GTIL Strategic Sourcing Manager

Overall role purpose

In our network strategy, our vision is to our vision is to become ‘the most valued network in the profession.  The goal of the procurement function is to ensure necessary products and services are procured at the best cost, optimal quality and with efficient delivery.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager plays a crucial role in the IT Procurement team which supports GTIL and Member Firms on IT, other departments, and at times other global contracts.

Reporting directly to the Head of IT Procurement, this role provides operational expertise in completing the cycle from working with internal stakeholders in developing demand to fulfillment and thereafter supporting on matters upon request from the vendor management of procurement operations teams.  This role is expected to work within the operating framework and bring their subject matter expertise in continuous improvement.  Setting the strategy for spend management is part of this role.

About the role

Overall role purpose

In our Go Beyond network strategy 2025 our vision is to become ‘the most valued network in the profession’.

Implements Strategic Sourcing, procurement strategies, from initial identification of procurement needs through delivery and setting the stage for continuous monitoring of supply for indirect goods and services. Leads contract negotiations, implements short-term and long-term strategies that align with GTIL’s goals for reducing costs and financial goals in serving the Grant Thornton network.

The role will primarily support the GTIL IT Procurement organization and when assigned, other GTIL contracts, and member firms on global IT contracts. Reporting to the Head of IT Procurement, you will ensure systems and processes are updated to accelerate value proposition for the organization. The role will participate with Procurement Operations and Vendor Management activities to ensure vendor’s offering is aligned to the contractual terms and remains current to meet business needs.  

Responsible for negotiating, coordinating, and assuring assigned indirect spend categories and services are purchased at the lowest possible cost at the desired quality. Lead the discussion in collaboration with the business stakeholders, vendor management, procurement operations and the supplier to develop SLAs and KPIs for 360-degree supply management.  Leads strategic sourcing activities, engaging stakeholders to define requirements, source supply options, engage in process-based sourcing in identifying the optimal supplier. 

Responsible for engaging stakeholders to ensure contract is written to align to business requirements with a measure of governance and compliance to continue monitoring delivery.  Consults with management and other subject matter experienced professionals to develop alternative solutions.  Advises on options, risks, total cost of ownership, and business impacts.

 

Main responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying, developing, and executing sourcing strategies for the most cost-effective pricing and optimal service level (quality) for service-related categories. 
• The role will also be responsible for building relationships with key executive stakeholders, managing escalations independently, understanding business pipeline and forecast, and providing a strategic plan for streamlining vendors while becoming a Subject Matter Expert for the appointed categories.
• Lead the design and implementation of strategic sourcing activities (RFPs, RFIs, Market Scans, Category Management) for appointed category; Lead the sourcing activities, firming requirements with stakeholders (currents needs and RFI to determine the unknown), RFP, contract negotiation, contract writing, SLA & KPI definition, handover to business stakeholders, procurement operations and vendor management.  Articulate total cost of ownership in a summary report supporting request for contract execution.
• Lead the supplier relationship management during the sourcing process, then transition the relationship for day-to-day operations.
• Participate with development and implementation of business plans, performance goals and metrics for each vendor.
• Drive tracking and reporting for assigned spend areas; develops and tracks supplier key performance indicators. Performs data analysis and modeling.
• Support the supplier risk performance program and ensures Strategic Sourcing remains compliant to internal audits.
• Participate in weekly category review meetings with cross-functional teams to manage category performance.
• Participate in category performance by adhering to internal Savings goals and preparing financial models to support the category effectively.  Supports the balancing of spend portfolio for reoccurring managed spend through coordinated sourcing activities.
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