Manager, Strategic Sourcing

WM

Houston, TX, United States
Hybrid
Develop and implement category strategies
Lead rfx events
Manage supplier relationships
Leads the strategic sourcing process for assigned enterprise categories, developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and executing RFx events

Job Summary

  • Leads the strategic sourcing process for assigned enterprise categories, developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and executing RFx events.
  • Analyzes data and market trends, including commodities indices, to inform sourcing decisions, price negotiations, and strategy development, with a focus on quality, delivery, and price.
  • WM offers a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Stock Purchase Plan, and Company match on 401K.

Matching Summary

Leads the strategic sourcing process for assigned enterprise categories, developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and executing RFx events.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and implement category strategies
  • Lead RFx events
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Analyze data and market trends
  • Negotiate major contracts and agreements

Nice-to-have

  • Exceptional critical thinking
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Strong drive to deliver results
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Partnership mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant experience
  • 5 years relevant work experience
  • Experience in strategic sourcing or category management
  • Six Sigma Training (nice to have)

Work Rights

Not specified

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