Red hat Strategic Sourcing Manager - Corporate Services 

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh 

232821095

What you will do:

• Partner with stakeholders and budget owners to support business requirements, determine appropriate spending strategies, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives

• Establish preferred suppliers and ensure and proper policies are used and leveraged

• Select supplier sources by driving competitive sourcing activities;

• Manage activities related to sourcing, supplier evaluation, and business awards

• Form contracts with selected suppliers to negotiate optimal terms and conditions

• Establish consumption-based engagement models and operationalize negotiated contracts

• Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, or related field

• 3+ years of strategic procurement experience (category management experience within Corporate, Professional and/or HR Services purchases a plus)

• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills;

• Experience in developing and leading strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect spend categories

• Strong analytical skills demonstrated in performing bid analysis, cost analysis, fair-value analysis, and scenario modeling

• Complex problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and implement creative solutions

• Solid experience with contract negotiations at senior levels

• Experience in building relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders and suppliers

• Demonstrated influencing skills and the ability to gain agreement among a wide range of stakeholders

• Experience leading multi-disciplined projects with minimal amount of supervision

• Customer service oriented and ability to work well within a team

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

The salary range for this position is $83,840.00 - $134,150.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

● Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

● Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care

● Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan

● Retirement 401(k) with employer match

● Paid time off and holidays

● Paid parental leave plans for all new parents

● Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave