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Jack Henry · 22 hours ago

Sourcing Category Manager ( Professional Services & Resell ) : Advisor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

Jack Henry is a company that delivers technology solutions for community banks and credit unions. They are seeking a Sourcing Category Manager – Advisor with strong expertise in Professional Services and reseller procurement to lead category strategy, negotiate complex agreements, and establish governance models for effective supplier collaboration.

BankingEnterprise SoftwareFinancial Services

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Lawrence, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Work with key business partners and senior leadership to gain a solid understanding of strategic direction and supply requirements, corporate business objectives and priorities to develop category specific supply strategies. Provide market and industry intelligence to help inform and shape strategy

Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and exploit industry developments that benefit JHA

Manage contracts and suppliers within the targeted categories through supplier scorecards, periodic business reviews; active monitoring of supplier performance and risk, measuring contract compliance and other key metrics to ensure targets are being met and value is being delivered to the business under the supply agreements

Lead sourcing engagements and cross-functional teams in opportunity identification and RFXs where appropriate

Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage and consolidate the supply base using system level tools and techniques

Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts that meet the business needs of cross-functional stakeholders and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers

Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models

Pro-actively enable and ensure transparency of spend and drive for an optimization of efficiency (procedures and cost) in collaboration with Finance function and related stakeholders

Lead supplier selection processes in alignment with business partners and negotiate contracts up to final authorization

Work with legal team to lead and oversee complex contract negotiations

Assist the financial planning and budgeting process and monitor adherence to the budget

Ensure internal customers adhere to the delegation of authority and procurement processes

Performs additional tasks and special projects as determined by department management

May assist less experienced peers

May Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Strategic sourcingCategory managementVendor managementContract negotiationData analysisBusiness acumenDigital sourcing platformsProcess orientedSupplier diversity initiativesCommunication

Required

Must have a minimum of 10 years of combination experience in any of the following: strategic sourcing, category management (software, reseller, referral agreements and professional services), vendor management, procurement in a service or fintech industry (indirect purchasing)

Must have advanced level of experience in red lining agreements

Proficient level of experience in pricing negotiation with suppliers

Must have the ability to handle multi million dollar deals with complex structures

Timeline driven and self-prioritize and recognize when escalation is needed

Must be able to travel up to 5% to attend Jack Henry meetings, trainings, and/or professional conferences

Must be able to work extended hours during major negotiations or RFx cycles

Must have strong business acumen skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must have strong data analysis experience in presenting to leadership

Must be process oriented

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering or supply chain

Experience with digital sourcing platforms (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer, GEP)

Experience utilizing contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems

Managing e-sourcing tools

Experience utilizing AI, automation, or predictive analytics in procurement

Track record of driving supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives

Company

Jack Henry

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Jack Henry (Nasdaq: JKHY) is a well-rounded financial technology company that strengthens the connections between people and their financial institutions through technology and services that reduce the barriers to financial health.

Founded in 1976

Monett, Missouri, USA

5001-10000 employees