Manager, Indirect Sourcing (Primarily IT)

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Sourcing Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will specialize in sourcing information technology systems and software. This role will also require the flexibility to manage sourcing activities across other Indirect categories as needed. The IT Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the procurement of high-quality and cost-effective IT solutions for the Vantiva Supply Chain Solutions business worldwide. 

Essential Functions of Position - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT systems and software, to drive cost savings and optimize supplier performance, while meeting business needs
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with IT suppliers and service providers, monitoring risk and contractual obligation and ensuring alignment with business objectives and contractual obligations
• Lead the end-to-end IT sourcing process, including identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, conducting RFPs and RFQs, negotiating pricing and contracts, and finalizing agreements to provide the best overall value to the business
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT, human resources, finance, legal, and other departments, to understand their requirements, provide strategic guidance and support and ensure alignment
• Utilize market trends, industry developments, data and analytics to analyze supplier performance, track cost savings, and make data-driven decisions
• Manage sourcing activities across other non-IT categories as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field strongly preferred or commensurate education, training, and experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT sourcing and procurement, with a proven track record of successful contract negotiations and vendor management
• High degree of proficiency in Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs, and PowerPoint) and strong knowledge of IT systems and software, including SAP and other relevant technologies
• Excellent professional level written and verbal communication skills - ability to interface and communicate effectively with multiple functional groups, geographic regions, different levels of internal and external client organizations
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, other departments, and interact with various work behavior styles
• Highly self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines within an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
• Must exercise judgment to make high level decisions that will result in a positive impact to the team and company
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to utilize data and analytics to drive decision-making
• Occasional travel may be required
• Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus

Why Work With Us? 

• A safe and clean work environment
• A culture of innovation, collaboration, and teamwork
• Training and opportunities to grow within the company
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Discounted homeowner’s, renter's, pet, and car insurance
• Medical, dental, vision benefits (comprehensive coverage with low premiums)
• We offer a 401k match and provide life insurance at no cost to our employees!

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and smartphones.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (verbal/written), converse with, and exchange information with others. The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasionally move between their workspace and office machinery. The person in this position must operate a computer and may operate other office machinery such as a copy machine, printer, calculator; and pull/retrieve/file documents in a filing cabinet. May need to position oneself to move between tight, high, or low spaces. Seeing abilities required by this job include detecting/identifying/recognizing/inspecting objects close to the employee, within a distance, peripherally, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state or local law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our most important asset is our People

Vantiva’s success greatly relies on our people’s energy, motivation, and talent.

We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that embraces and celebrates diversity as we believe our differences drive our creativity, and innovation.

We are proactive in supporting equality and maintaining an inclusive work environment, developing, and enhancing career opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any step of the application process, please let us know by answering the dedicated question in this application form.