Vendor Management Sourcing Manager

Job Description: • Conduct sourcing activity from beginning to end based on Five Pillars (Strategy, Value, Information, Performance, Relationship) of vendor management • Provide business case upon assessment of vendor proposals with logic, tactics, and cost breakdowns • Work cross-functionally with client delivery, operational leaders, and project managers to drive service strategy to execution in a timely manner • Meet targets of cost reduction targets on a project or annual basis • Maintain relationships with vendors and provide feedback of performance, relationship, and vision • Manage issues and schedule changes of vendors and capture cost impact while leading an action plan for resolution • Develop and implement Annual Service Category Strategy by assessing service trend or future vision, ratings of vendor performance, and cost competitiveness • Lead Annual Price Review (APR) discussion, and kaizen (continuous improvement) for assigned services to continually reduce costs • Create and maintain cost models and playbook for services • Actively participate in insource versus outsource discussions to benefit Ensemble • Benchmark new vendors and support due diligence process with all relative stakeholders (IT, Finance, Compliance, Legal) Requirements: • 5-7 years of previous experience in a similar role/field • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant discipline • 5 years experience in sourcing/buying/purchasing • Project Management, Intermediate level MS Office • Basic understanding of revenue cycle • Lean Management/Kaizen experience • Ability to work in demanding and fast paced environment • Ability to function both independently and with good judgement in a team environment • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work efficiently to meet deadlines • Strong attention to detail • Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization. Benefits: • Bonus Incentives • Paid Certifications • Tuition Reimbursement • Comprehensive Benefits • Career Advancement Apply tot his job