Ingram Micro · 15 hours ago
Associate Professional, Strategic Sourcing
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$59K/yr - $94K/yr
0+ years expIngram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. The Associate Professional in Strategic Sourcing will lead sourcing activities within a category team to realize significant value for the company, focusing on cost reductions, quality improvements, and supplier relationships.
ConsultingElectronicsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyLogisticsSoftwareSupply Chain ManagementVoIP
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading Indirect Strategic Sourcing efforts within Facilities and Operations spend
The development of short-term and long-term category specific strategies and plans that align with company goals for realizing value, reducing costs, and meeting financial expectations, while managing vendor performance and relationships
Effectively document, communicate, and gain buy-in for the strategies from global and regional function and Operations leaders. Prepare vendor recommendations for decision-making
Interact with stakeholders to develop, engage, and lead supplier relationships that drive the greatest value in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, risk management, sustainability, supplier diversity, and innovation
Manage the ongoing performance of suppliers including setting objectives and service level agreements (SLAs), tracking, and reporting KPI performance, supplier scorecards, and prioritizing and leading improvement efforts where warranted
Create category sourcing strategies including development and execution of RFI’s and RFP’s, document bid events with suppliers; develop selection criteria based on a thorough understanding of the business needs, and drive selection of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Develop negotiation strategies, gain alignment from stakeholders, lead cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, and implement appropriate supplier risk analysis
Leverage 3rd party subject matter experts and industry networks to secure information on category trends, benchmarking, and best practices
Manage contracts, contract negotiation, and contractual dispute resolutions
Develop and utilize a Strategic Sourcing playbook to empower key stakeholders and maximize strategic sourcing leverage, optimize project design, and minimize project durations and cost
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree; Supply Chain Management or related technical degree
0 - 2 years of functional experience, preferably in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management
RFI, RFQ, RFP and bid analysis experience required
Advanced financial, quantitative, cost modeling, and data analysis skills required
Experience sourcing and partnering with stakeholders on a global basis
Accomplished practitioner of 7-step Strategic Sourcing processes
Commercial and business acumen beyond Strategic Sourcing
Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge arrived through exposure to emerging technical advancements or complex business situations
Experience negotiating complex contracts including strategic partnerships, pricing, SLAs, and other terms and conditions
Ability to assess suppliers against their contractual commitments and develop performance improvement plans for those not meeting commitments
Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization and with suppliers
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong project management and process improvement skills
Problem solving experience in reducing total costs, improving processes, and reducing supplier risk
Stakeholder management and collaboration cross-functionally to develop long-range sourcing and category plans that meet organizational goals and priorities
Develops and implements new products, processes, standards, or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of significant impact to the company
Significantly improves on existing process and practices
Applies a broad perspective to provide innovative solutions to a variety of complex issues
Novel solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with business area objectives
Integrates research, technical analysis, and internal goals in category strategy
Possesses a highly specialized level of technical expertise and business acumen
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid time off
Parental leave
A 401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
Company
Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro is a provider of technology products and supply chain management services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-29Private Equity
2020-12-09Acquired
1996-11-01IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Bay
Chief Executive Officer
Mike Zilis
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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