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Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. · 1 day ago

Sourcing Manager- IT & Facility Management

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the Supply Chain and Business Shared Services Company supporting the Lindt & Sprüngli family of brands. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for executing sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and implementing cost-saving initiatives for indirect spend categories including IT and Facilities Management.

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Responsibilities

Develops category strategies for Indirect materials and services in close collaboration and alignment with the Sourcing Director Indirects, focusing on cost, quality, and supplier alignment with organizational goals

Supports the development and implementation of sourcing strategies across relevant Indirect categories within IT and Facility Management using the 7-step sourcing process

Conducts market analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across main spend categories in scope

Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for quality, cost, and supply assurance

Leads contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, conditions, and pricing, balancing quality, service, risk management, and cost objectives

Ensure robust contracts are developed, that support long-term supplier relationships and protect the company's interests

Ensure that all contract terms align with legal and compliance requirements, as well as the organization’s procurement strategies

Ensure suppliers comply with the agreed contractual terms, in collaboration with the relevant functions

Ensure agreements with Group suppliers are correctly implemented across the relevant subsidiaries in North America, collaborating closely with Group Indirect Procurement where appropriate

Work with business partners across functions to understand and support their procurement requirements, building a yearly pipeline of projects with associated benefit targets in alignment with the functions

Maintain sourcing project tracker updated with latest project information and status

Execute cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and process efficiencies

Track and report sourcing savings, ensuring alignment with annual cost-saving targets

Participate and key contributor to any cost savings ideation workshop with the relevant functions

Partner with suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring continuous improvement in quality, service, and efficiency

Collaborate with the Group Indirect Procurement team to support the execution of global initiatives

Ensure procurement processes follow company policies, procurement best practices, and governance standards

Support the rollout of procurement systems and tools, assisting in system adoption across teams

Maintain procurement documentation and records, ensuring full traceability for audits and internal reviews

Ensure compliance with Supplier Code of Conduct and Corporate Social Responsibility requirements

Collaborate across functions to monitor supplier performance vs. agreed quality and service standards

Implement supplier scorecards and conduct regular performance reviews with largest suppliers, ensuring improvement plans are in place where necessary

Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to protect the organization from supply interruptions or volatility

Qualification

Category ManagementContract NegotiationSupplier ManagementProcurement SystemsAnalytical SkillsCompliance KnowledgeProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Minimum of 8 years of experience in driving category management and strategy, supplier management and contract negotiations

Minimum of 4 years of experience across indirect procurement categories, with a preferred solid knowledge in Business Services including IT and Facility Management

Proficiency in procurement systems, ERP platforms, and e-sourcing tools (Coupa, Ariba)

Strong analytical skills with the ability to track and report procurement savings

Knowledge of procurement policies, compliance requirements, and supplier risk management

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills