Manager, Sourcing & Vendor Management

C1: 1 Contact, 1 Connection, 1 Choice

C1 is the foremost, single-source provider of advanced communications and data technology for business. That means if it's digital, we connect our customers to it -- from phone systems and hardware to computer networks, application development, managed solutions and more. And we're 100% passionate with designing, implementing, managing and supporting our customers' every need from end to end, so that they can focus on what they do best.

So, when it comes to joining a team of IT and communications technology pros who are empowered to do what they do best, your best choice -- your #1 choice -- is C1.

Summary

The Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities within Sourcing and Vendor Management team in both US domestic and offshore locations. The ideal candidate directs and coordinates all activities of the business concerned with sourcing activities such as sourcing road map, requirements gathering, RFP development, sourcing execution, contract negotiation, managing staff, preparing category plans and assigning specific duties to team as required. The candidate will also have good communications skills to interface with executive leadership, and staff members as necessary to coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. The candidate will establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, procedures. The candidate will locate, select, and procure merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations.

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Essential Functions

Create & provide team with sourcing and spend management procurement strategy
• Develop team members through effective mentoring and career path support, resulting in a high performing team exhibiting a high retention rate
• Educate team members in procurement categories, support in developing a strategic procurement model, and coach to use best practices to drive efficiency, productivity and service level
• Solicit support of business leaders in planning and spearheading enterprise change initiatives & lobby for changes that impact strategic business direction.
• Connect with regional senior management to ensure that procurement strategies, activities and results are made visible aligning according to the business vision and strategy
• Guide & support in activities related to the RFP process including supplier research, RFP creation, submissions, timelines, contract and term negotiation with final recommendation and next steps
• Incorporate sound vendor management strategies to operationalize the commercial relationships and relevant vendor lifecycle management activities (Rebate/MDF, Score Carding, QBR/VBR's, Etc.)
• Engage with business practice area leadership to review and support project and product implementation strategies across designated markets
• Build, track and manage team performance metrics as well as spend and savings reporting and use it as a metric to address & influence the categories of spend
• Negotiate major service and supply contracts within a matrix team environment
• Analyze supply market conditions, assisting the senior and executive management teams in developing organizational and market strategies for growth

Supervisory Responsibility

Sourcing and Procurement Analysts Teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree recommended; CPA or CMA preferred
• 5+ years' practitioner-based experience in sourcing and vendor management

• Experience managing a team
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and activities
• Ability to adapt to and drive organization evolution
• Detail oriented with analytical skills
• Souring/Procurement tools and ERP experience, required
• Skilled with MS Office Suite

• Excellent organizational, planning, problem solving and project management skills
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving, decision making skills and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Previous business experience in a sales or telecommunications environment preferred

• Acquisition and merger due diligence
• Experience managing and forecasting departmental budgets

C1 BENEFITS

* 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)
* Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes comprehensive member advocacy; and Kaiser)
* HSA with + Employer Contribution
* In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
* Dental
* Vision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)
* FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent care and Limited Purpose)
* Pre-tax Commuter Plans
* Employer-paid Life Insurance
* Employer-paid Short + Term Disability
* Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer-paid and Self-paid with non-taxable claim payments)

* Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
* Employee Assistance Plan
* Voluntary Life Insurance
* Legal/ID Theft Plans
* TeleHealth Options
* Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)
* Travel Assistance
* Business Travel Accident Coverage
* Employer-paid Pet Telehealth
* Accident Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* Volunteer Time Off

* On Demand Pay (Daily Pay)

Work Environment
Ability to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Environment
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties/Changes
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of a team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At any point in time, the essential functions and primary duties associated with this position will be the principal, major or most important duties, responsibilities and activities that the employee is expected to perform as determined and directed by C1.

EEO Statement
C1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all team members will be treated with respect to their employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For further details please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Pay Range

$110,000 - $130,000

Base pay ranges are estimated. Actual base pay will be based on education, experience, location, certifications, skill set, and any other relevant factors. Incentive/variable pay opportunities are in addition to base pay.

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