Associate Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Deluxe Entertainment
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 6/1/2017 9:36:00 AM PST
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Deluxe is currently seeking an Associate Manager, Strategic Sourcing to be an integral member of its Procurement Department. Support development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities in assigned commodities. Obtains the best quality, service,
and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. The Associate Manager will support the development and implementation of specific strategies and projects related to cost reduction initiatives, supply base
and sourcing optimization and rationalization, quality improvement, analysis, risk assessment, and contract negotiation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participates in and/or leads action plans to address specific category strategies
• Presents research findings and make recommendations to management that support category and business partner strategies
• Assists with supplier negotiations to maximize price/performance in a given category and works with business partners to influence or intervene in supplier negotiations when necessary
• Provides guidance to other team members with respect to research/analysis
• Manages the development and completion of the RFI/RFP bid process
• Leads research of supply markets, industry trends and identifies category or industry-specific leverage opportunities
• Leads analysis of internal and external research data to gain a solid understanding of the key drivers behind category
• Contributes to delivering of results in sourcing activity savings and cost avoidance for category specialty
• Conducts demand management and category value optimization analysis and makes strategy recommendation to Procurement Director
• Assists in the formulation of sourcing strategy and with presentations to senior management
• Formulates and prepares pricing modules, re-bids and oversee pricing analysis
• Contributes to the vendor selection process ensuring proper procedures/protocols are followed
• May influence and/or intervene in vendor negotiations as required
• Will be the primary contact and leader for Concur and the Travel Category
• Will be responsible for Credit Card and Concur administration
• Collaborate with accounting department to ensure that monthly cash and debt activity are properly recorded into SAP.
• Works with the business and influence or intervenes in vendor negotiations on behalf of internal clients when necessary
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in corporate or divisional financial planning and analysis with heavy focus on spreadsheet creation and data management.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
We offer competitive pay and benefits program including medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), and more.
Deluxe's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national
origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Deluxe will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and federal law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an
equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Deluxe. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.