RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading and managing all strategic sourcing functions related to their respective business units. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will assist in implementing processes, best practices and establish supporting policies.  In addition, the Strategic Sourcing Manager provides supervision, leadership, and consultation to direct reports.  This role reviews and ensures all team deliverables meet expectations.  Team deliverables include, but are not limited to, project timelines, RFx drafts, negotiation plans, recommendations, and vendor contracts.  This role serves as the point of escalation for any internal/external issues that may arise.  The Strategic Sourcing Manager is also responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of the department as well as building cross functional relationships with internal business units to identify new projects for the Strategic Sourcing team. 

Responsibilities:

Oversees all aspects of RTI strategic sourcing initiatives within assigned business unitsIdentification and pipeline management of strategic sourcing initiatives prioritized based on business unit needs and strategic organizational objectivesCoaches and assists direct reports in developing compelling sourcing and negotiation strategies to maximize valueEstablishes and maintains solid relationships with key company stakeholdersAssesses current processes, systems, and tools to create a more efficient and effective sourcing lifecycleServes as a knowledge expert in strategic sourcing and provides leadership and mentoring throughout RaceTracFacilitates communication with executive teams and project sponsors throughout the sourcing lifecycleManages expectations for stakeholders, teams and suppliersOperates as the escalation point for project-related obstaclesDevelops strategies for identifying, selecting, qualifying and maintaining relationships with vendors and service providersLeads development of strategies and conducts vendor negotiations for high impact projectsExhibits and encourages department and company culture of the “RaceTrac Way”

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from 4-year College or University in a related field5+ years experience in a related field; 2+ years experience managing direct reportsExperience managing vendor relationshipsStrong organization skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent projectsAnalytic skills: Ability to review large datasets of information, interpret, and make decisions based on the informationCommunication skills: Ability to make the complex simple and communicate effectively to multiple groupsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Visio, and Project

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.