Senior Indirect Sourcing Manager
Current- Responsible for ongoing supplier management of vendors within the Assurant Corporate Sourcing Category for Business SaaS, Professional Services & Finance
- Conducts strategic studies of assigned areas. This includes an in-depth review & assessment of existing operating model, processes, service levels, technology & total cost of operations, identifying synergies and risks.
- Leads complex supplier negotiations requiring understanding of contractual terms and sourcing levers as required.
- Serves as supplier and category specific subject matter expert pertaining to delivery of 3rd party services, products, and performance, financial & contract management throughout the life of the relationship.
- In collaboration with the category stakeholder, develop effective negotiating strategies for current contracts and identified opportunities.
- Work on complex supplier negotiations requiring the thorough understanding of contractual terms and sourcing levers to utilize. Lead the negotiation for complex change orders and new SOWs within an existing Master.