The Strategic Supply Chain Sourcing Manager for Technology is a Senior Level role that provides Sourcing and Procurement to Citi Businesses for Technology - Business Applications. The role is required to conduct Strategic negotiations and in depth Software contracting services. The role partners with Managing Director's from both Business Front Office and Technology.

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Sourcing experience in Business Applications is preferable.

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies that align with business and organizational goals, execute against these strategies, develop sourcing plans with business stakeholders

Develop internal business partner relationships, key/strategic supplier relationships, and key stakeholder relationships as well as negotiate market leading contract and commercial terms for new product acquisitions, develop sourcing strategies, and develop project delivery and execution for assigned categories

Manage and maintain contract and commercial terms with existing regional and global suppliers focused on reducing franchise risk and achieving market commercial terms to reduce total cost of ownership across multiple Citi Business Units

Interact with all levels of management including senior and executive management from various internal/external businesses and suppliers

Serve as a sourcing and end-to-end supply chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) through bringing valuable market insight to supported business units, influencing decisions around sourcing strategy and supplier selection, and leads the negotiation and contracting process for product acquisition





Analyze business processes to decide on opportunities achieved through influencing supply and demand of services as well as analyze supplier proposals, structure, and negotiate supply agreements and manage supplier relations and performance

Identify and drive cost reduction, supplier consolidation, service delivery improvements, process efficiencies, risk mitigation, and standardization across Citigroup businesses

Build and maintain relationship with business unit stakeholders to promote and expand procurement influence within software, as well as participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring or purchasing policies and procedures

Contribute to all administrative requirements such as approved supplier program, contract management system, procure-to-pay system, software related metrics, and reporting

Report on category trends and best practices driving best-in-class purchasing practices including application category management, preferred systems, tools, and techniques in a timely manner as well as maintain up to date and accurate system records

Lead cross-functional teams comprised of country procurement managers and stakeholders from multiple business units in development and execution of software sourcing strategies, Requests for Proposal, supplier selection,



negotiation, and contracting processes, as well as lead regional and Global sourcing initiatives

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Qualifications

15+ years of relevant experience

Certified Purchase Professional such as CPM or CIPS preferred

Deep Business Application Contracting experience, expert in commercial terms required to support applications

Experience in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, and Procurement

Contract and Vendor Management Experience

Advanced computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office and Excel

Demonstrated success in achieving savings goals and other performance metrics

Demonstrated relationship management, influencing, negotiation, and persuasion skills

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Consistently demonstrates transparent and concise written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree preferred

Job Family Group

Corporate Services

Job Family

Supply Chain

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$145,100.00 - $217,700.00

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

📌 Strategic Supply Chain Sourcing Manager Technology-Senior Vice President (Mississauga)
🏢 Citigroup
📍 Mississauga