Director, Strategic Sourcing- Design & Construction

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 Director, Strategic Sourcing- Design & Construction. We are looking for a subject matter expert, who will be responsible for strategic sourcing of Design and Construction Projects.  The individual will be part of our Center of Excellence working with multiple LogicSource clients. Cost savings are an essential part of the role, but you will be an advisor to our clients’ internal construction teams supporting them by identifying and negotiating new supplier relationships that help maintain costs and improve delivery. You will work with clients to develop strategies that address Total Cost of Ownership as well as operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engagements with senior client stakeholders to understand their capital plans and develop long-term sourcing strategies for capital intensive construction programs.
• Develop appropriate resource plans and best-in-class construction sourcing strategies.
• Develop and align with client stakeholder on strategic sourcing strategies that deliver operational improvements and cost savings while maintaining supply chain continuity and performance.
• Assess client spend, processes, and procedures to develop sourcing strategies and savings targets.
• Assess client supply chains in relation to the construction projects for new builds and remodels of their various facilities (office, manufacturing, warehouse, retail, etc), identifying and communicating any risks that could compromise their strategic development plans.
• Coordinate across teams to implement a construction and capital equipment strategic sourcing roadmap and timelines.
• This role is responsible for sourcing and managing:

• • Design Services: Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design
  • Construction Services: General Contractors, Construction Management
  • Project Management Services
  • Capital equipment:  Chillers, Air handlers, switchgear, process equipment, materials handling equipment, racking systems, etc.

• Demonstrated capability to proactively manage assigned projects, maximize value, minimize risk, and ensure quality.
• Build, manage and execute RFPs; meet with potential participants, both incumbents and non-incumbents, answer RFP related questions from suppliers, analyze RFP results and make supplier recommendations to client stakeholders.
• Negotiate pricing and services.
• Provide sourcing support across multiple clients, providing direction and best practices for on-site buyers.

• Support Client Operations and Transition teams throughout implementation and steady state across multiple clients.
• Provide subject matter expertise and problem-solving support for clients and on-site client teams for supported categories.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years’ experience in managing strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management, preferably in a construction environment.
  • Indirect procurement, supply chain management and developing RFPs and RFIs for facilities and capital construction projects, as well as related materials and services.
• Direct client interfacing, preferably senior level management.
• Managing employees and working within teams and cross-functional groups.
• Consulting experience (e.g., professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing).
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills combined with a genuine intellectual curiosity.
• Proven ability building relationships and gaining credibility with Clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a fast-paced, evolving and dynamic environment.
• Proficient in financial analysis and planning.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time/project management skills.
• At a minimum the candidate must have “Intermediate” negotiation skills and must be capable of; understanding the underlying motivations behind the other party's positions. establishing a positive relationship with the other negotiator, make calculated compromises to reach an agreement, employ questioning techniques to gather information and understand needs. 
• At a minimum the candidate must have “Intermediate” level Excel skills and must be capable of; retrieving data from different tables (Lookup functions), applying formatting based on specific criteria (conditional formatting), creating charts and graphs, combining multiple functions within a single formula, and counting or summing data based on specific conditions

At a minimum the candidate must have “Intermediate” level PowerPoint skills and must be capable of; customizing slide layouts and creating master slides, incorporating data charts and graphs from external sources, utilize smart art graphics, create interactive elements like hyperlinks and embedded videos, manage multiple slide layouts within a presentation.

Travel:

This position will be required to travel up to 25%.

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.

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