Global Supply and Sourcing Manager at The Planet Group

$64-74/hr 

Job Title: Global Supply and Sourcing Manager 
Contract: 6 Months 
Location: Cupertino CA 
Hybrid:  Hybrid Schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday / Thursday onsite) 


Must Haves:

• BA/BS + 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong contract negotiation experience required
• Advanced level Excel experience 
• User experience with Apple MacBook

Preferred: 

• Masters or MBA is a plus 
• Experience in supplier management and operations and ability to solve complex supply chain issues a plus
• End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus

Job Description: 
The Global Sourcing & Supply Manager (GSSM) is positioned as the interface
between Facilities Services Team and the industries that supply these services.
We are responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies as well as
recommending creative solutions to ever changing challenges. The position
requires an interest in market dynamics and competitive behavior, negotiation
and pricing, strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to
manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics
• Partner with internal stakeholders in defining scope, schedule, and budget for RFx events.
• Use of e-sourcing tools to strategize, design, and execute RFx events tailored to managed category to ensure competitive pressure on supply base. GSSM shall direct and implement supplier-sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on time delivery, and cost competitiveness.
• Optimize supply chain performance through should cost and benchmarking models. Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis, and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals.
• Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing.
• Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet performance criteria and ensure longterm business continuity.
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leadership and to actively identify potential service disruptions.
• Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting.