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Job Title Submit Now: Sourcing Manager Oakland or Pleasanton CA Oakland, CA

The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for performing all sourcing/procurement activities for assigned categories within the External Human Services portfolio which includes:

Utilizing a formal 5-step strategic sourcing process to identify the best supplier(s) to meet KP business requirements
Developing and implementing a sourcing management strategy;
Identifying, developing and managing supplier relationships;
Effectively negotiating contracts and long term procurement agreements;
Developing and proposing metrics to analyze supplier total cost to Kaiser Permanente.

In addition, the Sourcing Manager participates in the change management programs to establish processes and procedures. These activities are expected to realize significant efficiencies and cost savings. Implementation will require leading cross-functional teams to realize cost saving opportunities, promoting spend with diverse suppliers, implementing process improvements and supporting change management.

The External Human Services portfolio includes service categories such as management consulting contracts, temporary/contingency staffing contracts and various professional services.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of seven (7) years experience in a combination of purchasing, materials management, warehouse operations, goods and services contracting, construction contracting, finance or other related areas.
3+ years experience in strategic sourcing service related categories. Health care or retail experience preferred.
- Experience in employing strategic souring methodology.
- Experience in large contract negotiations.
- Health care or retail experience preferred.
- Experience working in a project based and unionized environment is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, operations research, materials management, economics or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience required.
- Prefer Master's Degree or specialized Bacherlor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement-related field.
- Professional certification such as C.P.M. or APICS preferred.

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