Job Description

The Regional Manager, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for conducting contracting activities, managing suppliers and distributors and conducting related supply chain activities. This role requires to take a strategic approach towards conducting sourcing initiatives, effectively managing partner relationships, articulating Avendra?s value proposition and approach, prioritizing simultaneous objectives and meeting project timelines while working independently in a field environment

Location preference: This position will be overseeing the Midwest region. The ideal candidate will be based out of one of the following states: Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Business Ownership activity for their portfolio of contracts. Manage suppliers for negotiated contracts that service customers within geography.
• Advise on local purchasing practices and advocate to integrate them into Avendra?s approach in order to develop a best-in-country offering.
• Responsible for assigned master food distribution program compliance
• Planning and completion of contract planWith Regional Director oversight, draft and gain approval for all contracting strategy and gain the ability to independently drive the initiative.
• Utilize a deep understanding of relevant supply markets including distribution channels, cost structures, economics, trends, etc.
• Conduct sourcing events which may include the direct involvement of local customers to establish relevant, impactful offerings.
• With Regional Director support conduct supplier negotiation and pricing strategy development efforts for assigned supplier agreements.
• Maintain awareness of contracting status; update leadership on a regular basis Act as the sourcing technical expert in client meetings; demonstrate product/service technical knowledge; call in technical experts when required.
• Respond to contract ownership issues within region as appropriate, e.g., address competitive issues within categories, pricing strategies, allowances, supplier performance, innovation, etc.

• Collaborate with other Avendra resources in the field (FSCRs and QA) to ensure client needs are met.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Business Ownership, Account Management, Sales, etc) as needed, while keeping the focus on completing initiatives and managing suppliers
• Act as a positive role model: share experience, identify and encourage use of best practices, make sure team prioritizes work, make thoughtful judgments during initiative execution and supplier negotiations.
• Establish a collaborative culture with team members; ensure team interacts constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the training and development of associates to ensure they have effective communication and critical thinking and problem-solving skills.