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Forcepoint · 3 days ago

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $121K/yr

5+ years exp

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will manage multiple indirect categories, develop category strategies, and optimize processes to support the company's objectives.

Cyber SecuritySaaSSecuritySoftware

Responsibilities

Develop strong understandings of stakeholders’ business dynamics, objectives, priorities, and operational requirements. Develop strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Support the attainment of business objectives via day-to-day buying operations and strategic sourcing actions

Based on stakeholders’ external end-market competitive dynamics, suppliers’ competitive dynamics, and Forcepoint’s operational profiles, develop highly suitable and customized category strategies that will lead to advantaged Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Optimize processes, systems, metrics, and standards according to the aligned category strategies; operationalize the strategies for impacts. Develop category standards, market intelligence, contract templates, and other assets (RFP, MSA, SOW, SLA, etc.) so that the company can make highly informed and rational buying decisions. Enable other teammates and partner organizations (e.g. AP, Legal, etc.) to contribute to the categories’ success

Lead or contribute to complex cross-functional projects

Process purchase orders and handle routine transactions with customers/suppliers and provide high levels of service and quality

Monitor industry intelligence, innovations and best practices for the assigned categories; bring impactful insights to internal stakeholders to drive actions

Drive cost saving initiatives

Prepare clear, accurate and concise reports, specifications, correspondence and other written materials

Assist accounts payables in vendor invoice discrepancy resolution

Perform other duties & responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Indirect purchasingCategory managementContract negotiationsProcurement ERP systemsAnalytical acumenStakeholder relationshipsProcess improvementCross-functional collaborationCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of indirect purchasing and category management experience in Marketing, Cloud Computing, Technology, and/or Professional Services

Demonstrated successes in leading and completing highly complex cross-functional initiatives

Demonstrated success in building intra-functional and cross-functional relationships

Demonstrated the ability to influence others' decisions, actions, and priorities with the goal of maximizing the value brought to the company

Ability to address controversial topics and to challenge assumptions, opinions, and decisions to ensure that actions taken are in the organization's best interest

Demonstrated interests and ability to understand the businesses and operations of stakeholders' organizations

Demonstrated action-oriented and impact-oriented working style and successes

Demonstrated ability in contract negotiations

Strong analytical acumen and the ability to unpack complex issues

Experience in participating or leading Procurement ERP system implementations such as: Workday, SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Workday, etc

Strong, respectful verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent

Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and manage deadlines, navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Possess a strong career development mindset; open to feedback and learning opportunities