Sourcing Manager/Consultant - Urgent Role

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sourcing Manager/Consultant for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities:
This is an intermediate management level position responsible for providing full leadership and direction to a team of employees with focus on procurement activities. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of goods and services requested by company personnel.

• Manage a team of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Manage requests for proposal, eAuction, supplier negotiations, financial analysis, and contract administration.
• Identify opportunities to leverage sourcing of procurement and utilize procurement tools and processes to research supplier and commodity information as well as report and record procurement transactions.
• Manage the analysis, negotiation, drafting, and implementation of contracts, as well as oversee contracts/suppliers for compliance, deliverables, and opportunities
• Analyze supplier proposals to identify savings, commitments, and opportunities as well as work with suppliers to measure/track performance and reporting requirements.
• Communicate with stakeholders to reduce the total cost of ownership of the procurement process as well as plan and negotiate agreements to minimize risk and exposure and provide optimal terms and conditions.
• Monitor the supplier market and identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings and/or market shifts.
• Contribute to corporate initiatives including approved supplier program, diversity spend program, service excellence, procure to pay program and achieving annual measurement goals.
• Liaise with sourcing team, legal, internal customers, and suppliers to ensure all audit guidelines are met and adherence to Firm processes and procedures is achieved.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the firm, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards. "

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience within contract and vendor management.
• Experience working within the parameters of set policies and procedures in a large multinational firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of finance/accounting
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.