Strategic Sourcing Manager

About Agero:

Wherever drivers go were leading the way. Ageros mission is to rethink the vehicle ownership experience through a powerful combination of passionate people and datadriven technology strengthening our clients relationships with their customers. As the #1 B2B whitelabel provider of digital driver assistance services were pushing the industry in a new direction taking manual processes and redefining them as digital transparent and connected. This includes: an industryleading dispatch management platform powered by Swoop; comprehensive accident management services; knowledgeable consumer affairs and connected vehicle capabilities; and a growing marketplace of services discounts and support enabled by a robust partner ecosystem. The company has over 150 million vehicle coverage points in partnership with leading automobile manufacturers insurance carriers and many others. Managing one of the largest national networks of service providers Agero responds to approximately 12 million service events annually. Agero a member company of The Cross Country Group is headquartered in Medford Mass. with operations throughout North America. To learn more visit Summary:

The Strategic Sourcing Managers primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by managing the sourcing/procurement needs of the business including hardware software SaaS Cloud as well as other industries/needs support departments across the enterprise. Working with our suppliers and VARs manage onboarding new suppliers track and ensure timely renewal processing allowing enough advance time prior to renewal for the business to make decisions (renew/dont renew). Negotiate with suppliers to ensure Agero receives the best terms & conditions pricing and entitlements possible given the relationship.

Key Outcomes:

• Improve the operational systems processes and policies in support of organizations mission specifically support better management reporting information flow and management business process and organizational planning.
• Works with teams comprised of employees managed services and vendor partnerships
• Liaison between Ageros internal business partners our suppliers and VARs as well as Ageros Legal and Accounting and updates corporate Computer Expense and Capital budgets working directly with the Director of Infrastructure and Accounting.
• Oversees PO / procurement financial management process ensuring all necessary authorizations are received as needed.
• Support with the management and processing of Strategic Sourcing intake requests (phones HW SW & Services).
• Working with the TSS team to monitor HW inventory levels and help determine purchasing needs.
• Negotiating agreements and all related business terms and fees.
• Preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Maintaining records of all transactions purchase orders in order to update internal tools (Jira tickets contract repository renewals matrix)
• Building and maintaining positive longterm relationships with stakeholders and thirdparty vendors
• Supports with any vendor issues/disputes

Job Specifications & Role Based Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Experience: 35 years related experience. Experience sourcing/procurement. Experience managing vendor relationships.

Role Based Competencies (Knowledge Skills & Abilities):

• Service Orientation & Internal Customer Focus: Demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of internal stakeholders fostering a servicedriven environment that aligns with business goals.
• Strategic DecisionMaking: Exhibits strong judgment and the ability to make informed timely decisions based on comprehensive analysis balancing business needs with supplier capabilities.
• Advanced Problem Solving: Adept at identifying complex challenges and developing innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency supplier performance and procurement processes.
• Agility and Adaptability: Thrives in a fastpaced environment adjusting to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on strategic goals and delivering results in a timely manner.
• ResultsDriven Performance: Demonstrates a keen focus on outcomes ensuring costeffective and efficient sourcing solutions that align with the companys financial and operational objectives.
• Collaborative Leadership & Teamwork: Builds strong relationships with crossfunctional teams and external partners fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and shared responsibility for success.
• Effective Interpersonal Communication: Skilled in fostering open and transparent communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders ensuring clear expectations and mutual understanding.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Demonstrates the ability to effectively inform and engage various stakeholders ensuring they are updated on key developments timelines and sourcing decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Highly skilled in utilizing office software including Excel Word Outlook and Access to manage data develop reports and support procurement and sourcing activities.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Possesses strong experience in managing vendor relationships ensuring alignment with the organizations strategic goals and negotiating favorable terms for products services and contracts.
• Budget Management & Financial Oversight: Experienced in developing tracking and managing budgets ensuring alignment with business objectives and maintaining financial discipline across sourcing and procurement activities.
• FastPaced Environment Expertise: Comfortable operating in highpressure environments remaining effective while managing competing priorities tight deadlines and evolving project scopes.
• Collaborative Style: Demonstrates a peoplefocused approach that encourages teamwork welcomes feedback and fosters a culture of collaboration and commitment to achieving shared goals.
• Multiperspective Analytical Thinking: Approaches challenges with a holistic viewpoint considering multiple perspectives to make wellrounded decisions that benefit the organization and its stakeholders.

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• Canada: Province of Ontario