Strategic Sourcing Consultant or Strategic Sourcing ...

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Consultant or Strategic Sourcing Manager Location(s): Vienna, VA Responsibilities: Collaborate with partners to align sourcing priorities, source selection, conduct market research, mitigate issues and add value through insights Assist higher level staff in the preparation, issuance and management of RFXs; assist with inquires and coordination efforts Build and maintain relationships with lines of business, team members, management, key stakeholders and external contacts (e.g., vendors, etc.) Collaborate with assigned clients and other stakeholder groups (Operations, PVM, EPMO, OGC, Information Security, etc.) to achieve objectives and ensure alignment with Navy Federal's strategy and business operations Drive partner satisfaction by learning and understanding partner needs, being responsive to issues, integrating partners into procurement/sourcing processes and building relationships with key stakeholders Ensure compliant RFP process is competitive and maintains consistent language, evaluation criteria, and incorporates with the SDLC process Participates in collaborative handoffs with PVM staff to ensure effectively negotiated contracts that meet desirable financial terms and conditions Assist with administering Non-disclosure agreements and conducting supplier due diligence activities in collaboration with P&VM Risk team Support higher level staff with analyzing business unit requirements for leveraging opportunities, supplier recommendations and acquisition planning Assist in source selection activities of pre-qualified vendors, including conducting market analysis to determine potential sources Obtain and analyze vendor performance and delivery data for to ensure quality, consistency, and fairness to inform sourcing activities Maintain vendor related documentation, including source selection records, supplier performance information, compliance metrics, and value capture results Assist in the development of product category strategy and research new product options in the category to drive TCO savings and achieve targets Perform market data analysis and monitor relevant market conditions for assigned categories Perform other related duties as assigned or appropriate Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Experience in preparing and reviewing RFPs, RFIs, SOWs Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, subcontracts management or procurement Experience in managing a formalized process of selecting, monitoring and evaluating vendors/vendor contracts Effective skill translating business goals and objectives into IT capabilities Experience developing, negotiating, and managing service level agreements Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions Effective skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals Effective communicating complex processes to senior leadership, strong presentations skills Effective relationship building, negotiation and facilitation skills Strong Data Analytics and data manipulation skills Experience with change management and organizational transformation Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

Created: 2024-10-29