Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Portsmouth, NH. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the sourcing of equipment, materials, supplies, and services essential to WIN Waste Innovations, ensuring that purchases be of the required quality and quantity, at the most economical costs, and of timely delivery.

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.

• Spend Analysis and Opportunity Assessment
• Leverage spend data to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and implement demand planning processes
• Assess sourcing opportunities and develop category project plan
• Develop category profiles for responsible categories
• Develop and execute on negotiation strategies for responsible categories
• Monitor and measure supplier performance and organization compliance to negotiated terms and conditions
• Participate in the research, development, and design of long-range strategic objectives for future operational improvements
• Some travel will be required
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Category Management:

Develop and execute a low-cost country sourcing strategy for the organization in parallel to delivering on the current Chinese sourcing strategy

• Within assigned categories, oversee and participate in the sourcing of equipment, materials, supplies, and services, ensuring price value/stability, consistent quality, and expeditious delivery
• Research and develop qualified suppliers of high-quality goods and services
• Prepare bids, proposals, or other informational requests based on technical specifications
• Evaluate bids, analyze alternatives, develop negotiation strategy and make recommendations for contract awards
• Guide, assist, and negotiate to satisfactory conclusion major purchasing agreements
• As required, participate in capital project procurement initiatives, as the leader of or member of the program/project team
• Oversee and participate as the liaison with other departments regarding technical product changes/problems, required adjustments, future strategic objectives, etc.
• Deliver cost savings targets

Contract Management:

Ensure an effective contract management structure / framework is in place throughout the contract lifecycle and involves both the Procurement & Supply Chain Management organization and business stakeholders

• As requested, participate in the development and implementation of systems which measure, track, and analyze supplier performance. Work with other department managers to develop factors to be considered and results to be used.
• Reviews and evaluates the relations of purchasing personnel with existing suppliers. Recommends methods of communications, problem resolution, or proposal planning. Contacts suppliers regarding large or recurring material problems and resolves issues.

Inventory Management:

• Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained throughout the plant fleet that minimize working capital and costs while ensuring a high level of plant service
• Support the following duties utilizing TabWare Maintenance Management System:
• Issue and track all purchase orders from PO to delivery at the respective facility
• Evaluate inventory requirements of plants and consolidate and optimize inventory between plants

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience, in Engineering, Supply Chain or similar area of study, and seven to ten years previous experience.

• MBA preferred
• Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering experience in a utility and /or construction services industry.
• Global Sourcing- China and International.

What You'll Enjoy:

• Competitive annual bonus
• Industry leading benefits
• Multiple and flexible medical plans
• Outstanding PTO program
• Floating Holidays
• Strong 401k program and company match
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• College loan reimbursement
• College scholarship program for dependents
• Parental Leave Program
• Inclusive culture
• Employee engagement events
• Employee resource groups

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.