Manager, Tactical Sourcing & Analytics - LogicSource

LogicSource Overview

LogicSource is an innovative leader in sourcing and procurement services, we help companies increase profits through better buying.  LogicSource® is owned and operated by an experienced group of global business veterans who came together under the common goal to radically change the way sourcing and procurement works.  We’ve reinvented sourcing and procurement with an execution-based, fully transparent business model that ensures clients don’t spend a dime until they see results.

Our people gain exposure to projects and clients spanning a broad set of categories across multiple industries. Opportunities for getting involved, whether working across functions or learning a new category abound.

Our business model reflects our culture – radically different and rife with opportunity to make a difference. Our professionals enjoy the intellectual stimulation, challenge and satisfaction that only a sophisticated organization, coupled with relevant and meaningful business challenges to solve, can afford.

Position Summary

This hybrid position will be responsible for supporting category management, sourcing and reporting for our client. Core responsibilities will include working closely with business stakeholders to execute sourcing strategies across multiple non-clinical spend categories (including Distribution & Logistics, IT, Facilities, Marketing Services, and Corporate Services), category reporting (spend, savings, lead times, supplier management) and acting as a conduit to our Shared Services Center in Westport, CT. As a key member of our Client Services team, this person will be reporting to the Managing Director, Sourcing and Procurement.

Responsibilities:

• Execute sourcing strategies and solutions that deliver cost savings while maintaining supply chain continuity and performance. Areas this role is responsible for supporting are including but not limited to:
  • Corporate Services
  • Marketing
  • Information Technology
  • Facilities/FF&E
  • Tail Spend
• Track, analyze, interpret, and report out client spend, savings, and forecast data
• Build, manage and execute RFPs; meet with potential participants, both incumbents and non-incumbents, answer RFP related questions from suppliers, analyze RFP results and help choose final supplier(s)
• Negotiate best pricing and service through the application of LogicSource's sourcing methodology, ensuring all buying complies with client policies and procedures
• Apply approved methodology to accurately measure cost savings delivered to clients
• Implement and adhere to the supplier management structure and process
• Provide detailed and summary level reports to monitor and forecast account performance
• Identify opportunities within Tail Spend to be converted to Strategic Sourcing activities
• Provide detailed cost analysis reports to the LogicSource leadership team and stakeholders

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing & procurement of goods and services. 2-3 years of experience in analysis, financial and/or operational reporting roles, direct client interfacing, preferably mid-senior level management
• Managing employees and working within teams
• Experience within services industries (e.g., professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing)
• Inventory management, requisitioning, fulfillment and distribution
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills
• Proven ability to build relationships and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work
• Demonstrated ability to work within an evolving and dynamic environment
• Proficient in MS Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel/financial analysis and planning.Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Experience with e-sourcing software (Oracle, SAP Ariba, Coupa or other cloud-based systems) is a plus

Travel: This position may require minimal travel.

Other Duties:

This Position Description is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities, and the employee is expected to perform other duties as necessary and assigned. The duties and responsibilities of this position may be modified at any time to meet changing business needs.