Manager, Indirect Procurement- IT

LogicSource Overview

LogicSource is an innovative leader in sourcing and procurement services, we help companies increase profits through better buying.  LogicSource® is owned and operated by an experienced group of global business veterans who came together under the common goal to radically change the way sourcing and procurement works.  We’ve reinvented sourcing and procurement with an execution-based, fully transparent business model that ensures clients don’t spend a dime until they see results.

Our people gain exposure to projects and clients spanning a broad set of categories across multiple industries. Opportunities for getting involved, whether working across functions or learning a new category abound.

Our business model reflects our culture – radically different and rife with opportunity to make a difference. Our professionals enjoy the intellectual stimulation, challenge and satisfaction that only a sophisticated organization, coupled with relevant and meaningful business challenges to solve, can afford.

Position Summary:

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Manager,  Indirect Procurement-IT  working extensively with our client, an athletic apparel retailer. As a key member of our Client Services team, this position will play a critical role for LogicSource supporting purchasing and analytical functional operations as part of a large procurement engagement and reporting to our Senior Director, Procurement, IT.

Responsibilities:

• As directed by the Senior Director execute sourcing strategies as a key part of our solution to deliver on client objectives for IT, and related categories including; hardware, software and services.
• Build strategic sourcing models (market comparison, vendor rationalization, RFx, negotiations, contracting and implementation).
• Provide analytical support within the IT category strategy by developing detailed financial and operational reports to monitor account performance and inform decisions impacting project delivery and revenue
• Manage supplier performance and relationships to ensure the organization’s expectations are met
• Engage analytical resources at LogicSource’s shared service center to ensure timely delivery of pertinent financial information
• Deliver accurate and timely information to finance for issuance of invoices to the client
• Monitor and report on key performance initiatives (KPIs) such as savings vs. baseline, purchase compliance to contract rates and usage versus demand management forecasts
• Leverage operational data to drive continual process improvement, including automation of existing processes
• Ensure procurement activities comply with all client policies and procedures including legal and regulatory
• Maintain efficient and courteous relationship with client, vendors, and internal client contractors 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience in analysis, procurement or supply chain
• Mastery of financial reporting concepts including commercial modeling
• Proficient at Excel/financial analysis and planning
• Ability to turn complex data into meaningful reports
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Exposure strategic sourcing, procurement, contract administration, and/or project management processes
• Analytically adept with strong financial analysis and reporting skills and keen attention to detail
• Good reasoning; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task, make sound business decisions, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Travel:

This position requires minimal travel.   

Other Duties:

This Position Description is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities, and the employee is expected to perform other duties as necessary and assigned. The duties and responsibilities of this position may be modified at any time to meet changing business needs.