Senior Manager Sourcing and Procurement

Remote Work: Hybrid

The Senior Manager of Indirect Sourcing and Procurement will be part of the leadership team providing thought leadership and high-level expertise in developing, driving and managing Procurements goals and objectives. Responsible for establishing the direction for the software category and associated supplier management, standards, process/process design and use of and engagement of technology suppliers needed to support Zebra’s strategies and objectives.

This position requires hybrid work in the Lincolnshire, IL location. 

• Engage with stakeholder team members to execute strategic initiatives set by senior leadership-- effectively balancing the RFx process and the TCO evaluation of suppliers against the business stakeholder’s requirements and supplier preferences. Recognized as a company expert within his/her field
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop annual category management plans that incorporates the stakeholder’s strategy, goals, challenges, constraints and objectives included but not limited to spend breakdown, strategic sourcing pipeline, process improvements, supplier rationalizations, targeted supplier business reviews, scorecards, segmentation, sourcing levers, etc.
• Ability to maintain accountability, delivering against timelines, building relationships and becoming a trusted advisor with business stakeholders, executive management and suppliers
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost improvement programs and resolve significant and unique strategic supplier performance issues to ensure business satisfaction
• Oversee activities related to the sourcing and procurement specialist team
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures of sourcing and procurement
• Manage the supply chain portfolio specific to the software discipline ensuring transparency of spending
• Develop and implement efficient sourcing and procurement management strategies
• Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure
• Optimize sourcing and procurement to attain maximum efficiency
• Sets operational goals for key metrics. Ensure metrics driven to root causes and process changes implemented where needed
• Responsible for the training, development, and management of talent within organization
• Manages the development, formalization and direction for a strategic supplier framework and design for high impact / high dependency suppliers and their use considering key factors such as their long-term effectiveness/ value (service delivery performance, cost, continuous improvement), practicality, risk (technical limitations, financial, contractual) and criticality
• Establishes and maintains improvements for the design and development strategy for Supplier Lifecycle Management (performance, relationship, contracts, risk)
• Manages a high complexity process and derives logical outcomes based on supplier ecosystem and strategic direction
• Manages complex cost and spend analysis to identify cost effective solutions for existing and future contracts

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree required with a preference for Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related
• 12+ years of Sourcing/Procurement/Supplier Management experience including minimum 5 years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven work experience in the field of Indirect Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Excellent communication skills (listening, providing clear and concise information, using proper language and grammar)

• Project Management

• Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management and manage stakeholder issues

• Subject matter expert in Sourcing & Procurement Software discipline

• Ability to lead teams collaboratively

• Overseeing highly complex issues and applying advance root cause analysis

• Oversees management and strategy of documented processes

• Advanced analytical skills

• Highly experience in effectively providing direction to manage in a fast-paced, high growth, rapidly changing environment

• Ability to identify and manage process improvements

• Spend Analytics

• Contract Compliance

• Supplier segmentation and score carding

• Executive Presentation

• Demonstrated leadership skills coupled with desire an ability for continuous learning & self-development

• Strong proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel), presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint), Microsoft Word, Oracle iProcurement, Workday Scout, and SpendHQ (or similar programs)

Travel Requirement: Approximately 10% 

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary: USD 133000.00 - USD 199400.00 Yearly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.