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Job Title

Manager - Sourcing and Supplier Management

Overview:

Regional Sourcing and Supplier Manager will be responsible for handling Mastercardnd to end sourcing and supplier operations within an assigned region for those categories that require regional support or specific localization efforts or are led by regional teams. Employees within this role should be able to improve sourcing activities by recognizing potential efficiencies in their regional processes, as well as analyzing Mastercardpend, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating opportunities within the region.

Role:

Leads / supports category management, sourcing and contracting processes based on the category collaboration models for assigned Level 1 categories and Level 2+ commodities Manages regional specific sourcing events, conducts negotiation and manages regional specific contracts Implements and optimizes negotiation strategies and secures profitable deals within specific region Manages supply portfolio within assigned regional to ensure consistent supplier performance and drives supplier development Researches and anticipates shifts in the negotiating power of supplier, and understands the appropriate times to involve business owners/supplier relationship owners

Estimates risks and applies risk minimizing techniques on an ongoing basis; be open to changes within sourcing processes as recommended by the business

Discovers and partners with trustworthy suppliers; consistently works towards the development of new supplier relationships, cultivating existing relationships

All About You:

experience in supporting and enabling category management and sourcing transformation efforts and strategic initiatives

experience in leading category management and strategic sourcing for assigned Level 1 categories and Level 2+ commodities experience in supplier lifecycle management and relationship management including supplier performance management and supplier development

demonstrated consistent success working with partners across other business units in support of cross-functional programs proven work experience acting as supplier manager for sizable regional and global supplier account prior category management and sourcing experience with the assigned Level 1 categories and Level 2+ commodities

strong project management skills

solid judgement with ability to make good decisions

ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships

customer focused outlook

strong listening skills and relationship development results oriented with sound decision making ability

politically savvy

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