Strategic Sourcing Manager

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBee Careers Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining sourcing strategy, spend analysis, strategic partnerships, vendor identification and development, as well as tactical elements such as leading negotiations, including creating proposals and collaborating with internal stakeholders (such as the legal, finance, security and compliance teams) and closing. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will need to understand the impact of contract terms, compliance obligations, business concerns, etc., and be able to explain contract terms to stakeholders whilst identifying ways to meet customers' needs.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and implement sourcing strategy to achieve step changes in cost structure, capacity and diversification by analysing and reviewing transportation capability in the market against business requirements.
  2. Identify and develop carrier partners across categories, especially with a focus on developing partners who can drive innovation, sustainability, speed and customer experience.
  3. Advise and provide thought leadership on the execution of competitive commercial, channel, and partner deal opportunities.
  4. Develop innovative commercial models and negotiate delivery services agreements.
  5. Execute contracts and competitive structures- maximising the value of opportunities consistent with objectives and requirements.
Requirements
  1. Demonstrated capability of handling complex negotiations.
  2. Ability to lead partner-facing negotiations.
  3. Ability to explain standard agreement terms to counterparties and negotiate fallback positions to those terms where appropriate.
  4. Ability to act as a trusted advisor to business teams to support the strategy, negotiation and execution of enterprise agreements.
  5. Strong customer orientation and commercial acumen.

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