Senior Supplier Strategy Manager

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Responsibilities include end-to-end supplier strategy, negotiations and contracting, supplier management, and compliance in collaboration with assigned internal partners. The Senior Supplier Strategy Manager will work across functions and independently to address complex business needs and manage changing priorities. Develop long-term sourcing strategies for complex global categories by assessing supplier pricing, costs, capabilities, and capacity. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support decisions aligned with global strategy, technical roadmaps, business requirements, risk considerations, investments, supplier dynamics, and technology partnerships. Lead strategic supplier selection by translating business requirements into requests for information and requests for proposals, defining evaluation criteria, conducting negotiations, and developing agreements and statements of work. Manage internal and external expectations, performance goals, and contractual commitments through monthly or quarterly business reviews and escalation processes. Partner with stakeholders and leaders across IT engineering, technical services, software, software as a service, networking, and hardware portfolios. Define business and operational objectives and support teams in achieving or modernizing them. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support customer-focused decision-making. Prepare clear written and verbal communications for executive and stakeholder audiences and apply analytical methods to inform recommendations and decisions. Embody our culture and values. Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 3+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR equivalent experience. Experience sourcing and contracting for technology products and services, including hardware, software, and services, in collaboration with global suppliers. Experience managing large-scale organizational change and working within a matrixed organization. Experience applying strategic planning, leadership, and relationship management practices. Experience coordinating and influencing outcomes across multiple teams or groups within an organization. Experience identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans. Knowledge of end-to-end engineering processes and related priorities. Ability to communicate information in writing and verbally to relevant audiences. Experience considering customer needs when evaluating decisions and developing processes that support corporate, operational, and sourcing objectives. Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting change initiatives. Ability to address complex circumstances, manage competing priorities, and complete work according to established objectives and timelines. Ability to work through business and operational challenges and adjust plans as needed.

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