Location: Atlanta GA (Hybrid: 4 days Onsite / 1 day Remote) Job Type: Full-Time
Success in this role requires a blend of hands-on financial modeling high-level executive storytelling via PowerPoint and the ability to influence within a matrixed manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Category Management: Manage a $50-60M Indirect Spend portfolio specifically overseeing Professional Services Corporate Travel Contingent Workforce and Facilities Management.
Strategic Sourcing: Lead end-to-end sourcing projects specifically within Indirect Categories and articulate specific savings achievements against goals (e.g. contributing to a $
9.7M savings target).Negotiation & Contract Management: Drive negotiations for services and indirect contracts focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and mitigating risk in service agreements (e.g. cleaning services labor contracts).
Team Leadership: Manage mentor and foster accountability for a team of two direct reports while collaborating with cross-functional partners like Finance and Legal.
Data Analysis & Financial Modeling: Utilize high proficiency in Excel for bid comparisons cost modeling and complex data analysis to tell the story through numbers.
Executive Communication: Create and deliver advanced PowerPoint presentations for executive leadership to translate complex data and sourcing results into clear strategic narratives.
Stakeholder Influence: Navigate a complex matrixed organization to influence stakeholders who do not report to you to drive compliance and savings.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: 812 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
Specialized Focus: Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience specifically managing Indirect Sourcing categories (Facilities Professional Services Travel).
Industry Background: Experience in Manufacturing or Heavy Industrial environments is preferred to ensure understanding of manufacturing facility service contracts (HVAC cleaning etc.).
Management Experience: Must have prior experience managing direct reports.
Technical Skills:
oDemonstrated high proficiency in Excel (Financial Modeling).
oDemonstrated high proficiency in PowerPoint (Executive Presentations).
Travel: Ability to travel occasionally as required for supplier meetings or site visits.
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: Up to $150000.
Bonus: 20% annual performance bonus potential.
Benefits: Standard company benefits package and PTO.