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Form of workCTDI is a large-scale Engineering, Repair, and Logistics company that services the country's largest wireless telecommunications providers, as well as the largest High-speed Internet & Cable providers. CTDI has over 11,000 FT US Employees in over 60 world class US Operations. CTDI also has a global footprint with more than 20,000 employees worldwide.
The primary responsibility of this position is to maximize value for CTDI's Mobile Product Supply (MPS) Division by reducing 3rd party expenditures for graded and certified pre-owned (CPO) mobile products, ensuring internal stakeholders receive products in a timely fashion, and maintaining compliance with all CTDI policies, procedures, and other requirements as required.
This role will manage a portfolio of spend categories, working proactively with cross-functional internal stakeholders and suppliers. Externally, this role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing best-in-class strategic sourcing strategies, and building strong partnerships with strategic vendors. Internally, the Manager will act as the coordinator between the MPS Division, Procurement Dept., and suppliers for current and future initiatives.
The Sourcing Manager will be expected to leverage significant, relevant experience and analytical skills by sourcing direct goods relating to Company's operations, while managing sourcing processes within a cross-functional framework for the various stakeholders across the business. A key focus on planning, developing, and implementing initiatives that are aligned with sourcing strategies assisting in the achievement of the Company's business objectives will also be required. Continuous development, selection, and improvement of supplier performance, by the establishment and achievement of cost reduction, quality, and other goals will also be a prime deliverable.
DUTIES:
Cost Reduction
- Continually identify & implement short- and long-term procurement strategies designed to reduce costs and improve quality/service
- Employ best-in-class strategic sourcing techniques to optimize CTDI's spend through formal competitive processes (e.g. RFP, RFQ, reverse auction, bids, etc.)
- Lead negotiations with key suppliers on agreements for materials and/or services
- Analyzing the turnover and utilization of inventory assets and driving/tracking P&L efficiencies
- Manage the auction process in order to procure product
Process Control & Improvement
- Provide input to help improve the effectiveness of Division operations
- Manage Divisional adherence to internal policies covering the procurement of goods & services
- Assist with design, implementation and utilization of a contract compliance process
- Refine and hone company's benchmarking practices to more accurately identify potential opportunities
Supplier Management
- Develop and foster Strategic Partnerships with key suppliers
- Monitor/measure supplier service levels and resolve any performance issues
- Monitor results against established procurement metrics (e.g. cost savings, vendor performance, vendor compliance and user satisfaction) and lead the development and execution of corrective action with non-compliant vendors and internal operating groups
- Build strong OEM business relationships
Required Skills:
- Must be in tune with the demand of product and be able to adjust to that demand
- Understand market pricing and how it affects market trends
- Experience implementing best-in-class strategic sourcing processes
- Expertise in contract negotiation and competitive process management
- Good understanding of legal and commercial laws and procurement tactics
- Additional sourcing
Required Experience:
- 5 years experience in operations/business management within the mobility industry
- Supplier Management Experience
- Work with various levels of company's organization
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Superior customer service skills
- Excellent problem solving and follow-up skills
- Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Working experience with Microsoft Office, especially Access and Excel is a must
- Accounting experience is a plus.
