Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist (218551)

Job Description

Job Description

BGIS is currently seeking a

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager

to join the team in

Houston, TX .
The

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager

is accountable for the development and delivery of strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories. The position responsibilities include category planning and delivery and strategy development, leading opportunities assessments, competitive bids, supplier performance measurement and management, supplier contract development and implementation. The role also identifies and implements leverage opportunities across all accounts and achieves great efficiencies and cost savings. The

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager

leads others positively exemplifying BGIS values.
Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing, Project Delivery Planning & Delivery
Engage stakeholders to understand business requirements.
Develop, recommend, and implement category plans.
Maintain in-depth and current category knowledge and strategic sourcing best practices and industry trends.
Provide category and strategic sourcing subject matter expertise.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks to clients and BGIS.
Lead the review and measurement of the effectiveness of the strategy.
Contribute to the completion of other key initiatives as assigned.
Opportunities Assessment, Implementation and Competitive Project Bids
Lead and perform opportunities assessment activities and drives leverage across all client accounts.
Achieve improvements in operational efficiencies and cost savings as a result.
Manage end-to-end competitive bid process for assigned categories.
Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimum cost and maximum value.
Review and approve vendor set up and vendor information changes.
Develop and maintain standard templates for strategic sourcing documentations including but not limited to contract agreements, scopes of work, service level agreements, and letters of agreements.
Supplier Management & Performance Review
Lead the identification and implementation of performance metrics to measure supplier performance.
Monitor supplier performance measurement and management.
Report on supplier sustainability and supplier performance for assigned categories.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
Manage the negotiation, development, implementation, amendments, and monitoring of supplier contractual agreements.
Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Construction Management, Engineering or other relevant field of study or equivalent work experience.
Five years of experience in procurement or supply chain management or related field.
Advanced ability to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders.
Highly advanced influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
High degree of client service orientation, business ethics, and accountability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of typical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems associated to critical environments preferred.
Ability to quickly learn proprietary databases.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and Visio.
Working knowledge of SharePoint.
Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation
Supply Chain Management Professional Designation preferred
Physical Demands and Work Environment
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10-20%.
Current valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office with reimbursement.
Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran or military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment and training.
BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGIS who have always been the source of our strength. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.
This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.
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Company Description BGIS is a leading provider of integrated real estate management services, including facilities management, project management, energy & sustainability services, strategic workplace consulting, real estate services and capital planning. Its range of solutions, supported by efficient systems, processes and people, enables it to create and optimize places that work for its clients. The team is dedicated to inspiring better business performance and helping clients focus on their core businesses. With over 20 years of experience, we employ over 5,000 skilled professionals and manage in excess of 56 million square meters of property and infrastructure, and delivers services that drive sustainable cost reductions for its clients. BGIS’ s clients benefit from the combined strength, expertise and leadership.

When you join our team, whether as a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, you’re joining an industry-leading company that makes a difference in our communities, drives innovation through best practices and technology, and takes pride in being one of Canada’s Green 30 companies since 2010. We have been recognized by GI Jobs Magazine for Military Friendly 2017 and 2018, along with being the recipient of the 2018 Hire Vets Gold Medallion via the U.S Department of Labor.

Visit us online at

https://www.bgis.com/us/careers.htm

for more information.

Company Description

BGIS is a leading provider of integrated real estate management services, including facilities management, project management, energy & sustainability services, strategic workplace consulting, real estate services and capital planning. Its range of solutions, supported by efficient systems, processes and people, enables it to create and optimize places that work for its clients. The team is dedicated to inspiring better business performance and helping clients focus on their core businesses. With over 20 years of experience, we employ over 5,000 skilled professionals and manage in excess of 56 million square meters of property and infrastructure, and delivers services that drive sustainable cost reductions for its clients. BGIS’ s clients benefit from the combined strength, expertise and leadership. \r\rWhen you join our team, whether as a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, you’re joining an industry-leading company that makes a difference in our communities, drives innovation through best practices and technology, and takes pride in being one of Canada’s Green 30 companies since 2010. We have been recognized by GI Jobs Magazine for Military Friendly 2017 and 2018, along with being the recipient of the 2018 Hire Vets Gold Medallion via the U.S Department of Labor.\r\rVisit us online at

https://www.bgis.com/us/careers.htm for more information.
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