Senior Manager Global Procurement

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It's why we work with some of the world's leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us. ABOUT THIS ROLE In this role you will be responsible for executing sourcing events across Audible with a focus across all indirect categories of spend, reviewing and identifying potential savings opportunities to contribute to the overall Audible cost savings goal, building relationships with business partners, and acting as a liaison between Procurement and the business. Ultimately you will be accountable for executing sourcing events and following direction given by the Director of Procurement. As a Senior Manager, Global Procurement, you will... - Facilitate cross-functional teams from differing levels of the organization regarding procurement-related services. Conduct/provide expertise to strategic sourcing, supplier selection, industry analysis and contract execution - Execute projects and support multiple indirect categories of spend - Manage the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and provide consultation to senior management on supplier management, industry trends and strategic cost reduction opportunities - Analyze spending, identify new cost reduction opportunities within supported categories, and lead conversations with the business stakeholders regarding identified opportunities - Work collaboratively with the business and legal teams to execute contractual agreements - Develop and document complex project plans and lead others in executing project plans for key strategic sourcing events - Assist in the development of e-procurement policies and practices - Provide guidance to technology plans and programs designed to augment and support the procurement function at the direction of the Director of Procurement - Conduct analysis and recommend changes to procurement processes and procedures, including appropriate communication and training - Collect relevant supplier performance metrics and provide input to the supplier performance review process - Monitor compliance with sourcing policies ABOUT AUDIBLE Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners' imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.

Created: 2024-11-05