Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect

Overview

Leads indirect strategic sourcing, managing buyers, suppliers, and procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• strategic sourcing
• supplier management
• contract negotiation
• procurement metrics
• category strategy
• rfp process

Tasks

-Responsible for working with Talent for any employee recognition and or discipline documentation. -Interfaces effectively with technical and marketing teams to clearly understand complex sourcing needs. -Develops and implements procurement strategy in support of internal teams, identifying market opportunities, accurately modeling costs, building relationships with new suppliers, and contracting for new strategic supply relationships. -Analyzes industry trends to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and capitalize on opportunities. -Leads transformation efforts to improve buyer team capabilities, specifically in areas of category strategy development, supplier relationship management, industry/category intelligence, and commercial contracting strategies/negotiations. -Assists Director of Procurement with establishing key supply chain relationships/partnerships to support broader FTI goals and objectives. -Develops, negotiates, and maintains blanket agreement/preferred material pricing contracts. -Uses tools/systems/processes developed internally to implement, monitor, and analyze procurement metrics including pricing comparisons, customer satisfaction, order volume, and other useful measures as needed. -Measures and monitors the work of individual direct reports and/or collective team/taskforce team(s). Coaches and motivates direct reports/appropriate individuals to effectively perform; removes barriers to success and provides timely feedback, necessary resources, and open communications. -Oversees and manages strategic buyer group for Faith Technologies. -Prepares, documents, and delivers direct report annual performance reviews. -Responsible for ensuring employee’s professional development plans are in place and progressing. -Develops and implements processes for strategic sourcing across FTI categories and/or divisions. -Defines work to be done; clearly communicates vision, objectives, and helps to prioritize tasks to appropriate individuals. Delegates tasks to appropriate parties; clearly communicates needs and expectations. -Acts as subject matter expert in 5-step strategic sourcing (including Requests For Proposals, contracting, Supplier Relationship Management). -Develops relationships with leaders, customers, and others that facilitate open dialogue and trust.

Requirements

• collaboration
• influence
• planning
• timeliness
• strategic procurement
• visionary

What You Bring

-Demonstrates an approachable and collaborative interpersonal working style. Able to work with others and effectively influence those they lead as well as those with whom they collaborate. -Demonstrates the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner. -Exhibits strong organizational influence, ability to vision and succeed in ambiguous contexts, and build alignment among teams to develop and execute successful procurement strategies.

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About Fti

-Founded in 1972, the company has grown into a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy. -Branded under EnTech Solutions™, Excellerate® and Faith Technologies®, it offers end‑to‑end services from assessment and engineering to manufacturing and installation. -Projects range from medical‑facility expansions and high‑voltage data‑center infrastructure to cheese‑plant and expo‑center electrical systems. -The company invests strategically in technology, venture capital (like TitletownTech), and product innovation to stay ahead.

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