Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for building collaborative relationships with internal business partners and strategic relationships with suppliers.

You will actively manage multiple, highly visible, time-sensitive activities and effectively interface with all levels of management to ensure the sourcing process is consistent within company policies and goals.

You will partner with various teams, including Network Real Estate Planning, Sourcing, Finance, Contract Management, and Legal, to develop category strategy, objectives, and plans.

Main Objectives Of The Role

• Negotiate and complete key strategic deals, including national master lease agreements, with small and medium tower company partners for macros, site modifications, and small cells projects.
• Strategize and evaluate multiple variables to determine the best course of action during high-level negotiations and ensure that the negotiation takes into consideration future rent impacts.
• Assess and recommend ways to optimize the rent/lease portfolio to meet infrastructure build goals.
• Partner with your business partner to create business case justification needed to gain approval and execution of master lease agreements from management.
• Manage expiration dates on existing master lease agreements, build a business case around potential MLA extensions/renegotiations, secure leadership approval of approach, and ensure that you are securing the best possible outcome for the company.
• Negotiate contracts that uphold the integrity of future network needs while focusing on driving rent and lease expenses down.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop company requirements and reach consensus on the business deal.
• Manage budget and planning, draft necessary language to translate business needs into specific requirements for contract-related documents.
• Partner on negotiations, pricing terms and conditions, conduct research and provide benchmark data, including conducting and facilitating RFPs (RFQs or RFIs).
• Understand priorities, challenges, and needs on an ongoing basis while managing to expectations.
• Provide direction, leadership, and professional development to your team.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Strategic sourcing experience with consulting services categories or related experience.
• Experience in Real Estate Development/Negotiations, Municipal Approval Processes, and Construction.
• Strong knowledge of capital and expense budgeting and implementation processes.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience in complex multi-project and multi-geography environments.
• Strong analytical, data analysis, and supplier assessment skills.
• Experience developing resolutions to complex problems that require frequent use of creativity and flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
• Capability to be self-motivated/a self-starter and work independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in influencing others.
• Any of the following certifications/degrees: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM), Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, certifications from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Juris Doctorate.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid role, with a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Employment Details

• Mid-Senior level.
• Full-time.
• Purchasing and Supply Chain.
• IT Services and IT Consulting.

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