Americas Senior Sourcing Manager

Jefferies • New York, NY

8h • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Jefferies’ Procurement Department is seeking a Senior Sourcing/Procurement
Manager to provide greater value across all business divisions for all managed
Categories of Spend, especially in IT focusing on hardware, software and support
services/consulting services.

The Procurement Manager will work closely Procurement’s Sr. Members and Team of
Specialists who collectively manage sourcing and procurement for Technology,
Corporate Services, Front Office, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Asset
Management, Marketing and other categories that utilize the Firm’s resources.
Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and relationship management skills
together with strong technical, written and verbal communication skills. The
work is fast paced, challenging and intellectually stimulating. The ability to
work under pressure while managing and prioritizing deadlines, stakeholder
expectations and governance requirements; while also being able to function as
part of a Team and work independently, are some of the essential traits of a
successful candidate.

A background in sourcing within the financial sector is most desirable, but
procurement professionals with other industry experience will be considered.

Requirements

• 8+ Years Procurement Experience across the entire
• 8+ Years Contract Negotiation Experience Source to Pay cycle
• Experience with Uniform Commercial Code Best Practices
• Expertise working with legal and governance teams in negotiating and managing various forms of: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Statements of Work, License Agreements (I.e. MLA, SA, EA & EULA, etc.), Master Agreements (i.e. MSA, MPA, MCA etc.), and Service Level Agreements (as well as standard Order Forms and quotations).
• Exceptional Tactical and Logistics Management Skills
• Exceptional written and verbal Communication Skills with all levels of staff including C-Suite
• Detail Oriented, Meticulous, Highly Organized, Focused, and Objective Driven Personality
• High Ethical Standards
• Experience with Procurement systems a plus (i.e. GEP, SAP Ariba & Coupa)
• Proficient in Data Analysis

Responsibilities

• Manage internal Client/Customer Relationships, build on and improve customer satisfaction
• Meet established deadlines, promote procurement best practices, and directly communicate forecasts, firm requirements/needs, and opportunities.
• Liaising with stakeholders and key company employees to determine their product and service needs, as well as governance teams/bodies as needed (such as Legal, IT Security, Privacy, Risk Management and Accounting).
• Procuring: Performing all procurement activities including client assessments, market research, negotiating agreements, coordination of redlines with review teams, to completion in the preparation of signature requirements
• Sourcing: Lead Sourcing Engagements (RFx, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Tactical Purchases resulting in tender offers and the management needed therein)
• Manage, Develop, and Stabilize Supplier, Manufacturer and Vendor Relationships to improve business efficiency while identifying added value(s) across deal completion.
• Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results
• Complying with Governance, Policies and Procedures for risk management and mitigation knowing when to liaison and adding the appropriate SMEs

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus
• paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed