Strategic Sourcing Manager – Consulting & Professional Services - Allnessinc

We have partnered with a large Health Insurance company in the Newtown Square,PA area to provide them with a Sourcing Consultant – Consulting & ProfessionalServices.Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.Responsibilities of the Sourcing Manager – Consulting & Professional Services:The Procurement/Sourcing Consultant is responsible for developing categorysourcing and negotiation strategies for acquiring complex goods and services,reducing costs, and achieving organizational objectives. TheProcurement/Sourcing Consultant will advise internal stakeholders on criticalsupply decisions and will combined analytical thinking with hands-onimplementation in solving the organization’s most difficult sourcing challenges.Requirements of the Sourcing Manager – Consulting & Professional Services:·Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, SupplyChain, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.·Master’s Degree preferred.·A minimum of 7 years of Procurement and/or Operations experience with a recordof increased responsibility and/or work complexity within a best practiceenvironment; exposure to supplier management, category spend analysis, supplierrationalization programs, and bid management; and familiarity with applicablelaws, procurement concepts, best practices, trends, and issues.·Experience with indirect spend categories, the healthcare industry, and anadvanced degree and/or consulting experience a plus.·Experience managing supply contracts, including complex long-term contracts,short-term transactional agreements, and consulting engagements.·A history of leading high-impact sourcing initiatives.·Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business requirements anddevelop/execute tactical & strategic plans to meet business needs.·The willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time in order to fulfillthe responsibilities of this position.·Excellent organization, prioritization, project management, and problem-solvingskills.·Strong research, writing, and communication skills.·High proficiency or mastery of Excel and other Microsoft applications, andstrong technical aptitude.·An eagerness to learn, a personable demeanor, and demonstrated ability tointeract in a team-oriented environment across multiple levels of anorganization.·An ability to lead, manage and participate on project teams with sharedresponsibility for outcomes and decision-making.· Results-oriented and data-driven approach.·Strong focus on quality and integrity.·Resourcefulness and creativity.·The ability to take direction, work independently, and perform detailed work ina high-paced, dynamic environment; handle multiple projects simultaneously, andensure tasks are completed and deadlines are met as required.·Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and other colleagues,and demonstrate initiative, mature judgment, superior customer serviceorientation, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the organization.Benefits of the Sourcing Consultant – Consulting & Professional Services:·Medical Insurance·Dental Insurance·Vision Insurance·Life Insurance·Short / Long Term Disability·401 (k) – Profit Sharing