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        Sr Sourcing Category Manager
- Vestis Services (Lawrenceville, GA)
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             Description Responsibilities + Own overall strategy for specific product category(s), including supplier relationships, supplier performance management (QBR), supplier sourcing strategies, and new product introductions. + Develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies, lead key initiatives with cross-functional teams; drive the decision-making process of the category roadmap with leadership. + Drive commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and performance. + Lead supplier performance management business reviews to highlight best practices and opportunities, including improving sustainability & social responsibility. + Manage end-to-end RFI/RFQ/RFP process in partnership with key stakeholders to increase operational efficiencies, identify and partner with the best suppliers, and maximize value creation for the company. + Drive end-to-end contract negotiations to achieve favorable contract terms and agreements to eliminate or minimize risk exposure and enforce supplier accountability. + Analyzing contract documents to determine contractual obligations, preparing recommendations regarding acceptance or modifications. + Ability to analyze data, draw reasonable conclusions, make recommendations and to communicate analysis to all levels of the organization. + Develop reporting frameworks and tools to effectively communicate sourcing status, supplier performance, value creation (i.e., savings), to applicable cross-functional stakeholders. + Understand and follow relevant market trends impactful to business. Identify product expansion and new product introduction opportunities. + Coordinate and collaborate with local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of your defined strategies. Basic Qualifications + 10+ years of supply chain sourcing experience + Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements + Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership + Significant experience in conducting supplier RFI, RFP, supplier selection, and supplier performance management. + Ability to plan and lead negotiations with input from multiple internal stakeholders Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor. 
 
 
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