Sourcing Director
Primary Location Oakland, California
Worker Location Remote
Job Number 1303478 Date posted 12/03/2024
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Description:
Responsible for all sourcing/procurement activities for assigned categories. Develop and implement a sourcing management strategy for these assigned categories. Identify, develop and manage supplier relationships. Effectively negotiate contracts and long term procurement agreements. Develop and propose metrics to analyze supplier total cost to Kaiser.
Job Summary:
Responsible for all sourcing/procurement activities for assigned categories. Develop and implement a sourcing management strategy for these assigned categories. Identify, develop and manage supplier relationships. Effectively negotiate contracts and long term procurement agreements. Develop and propose metrics to analyze supplier total cost to Kaiser.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Direct responsibility for a portfolio of categories and supplier relationships which are complex and difficult to manage, e.g. management consulting, auditors.
- Adopt, lead and implement Sourcing Management as a structured process creating and leading cross-functional teams.
- Work over 3-5 months per category to create breakthrough strategies which both deliver quick wins and genuine innovative breakthroughs.
- Personally lead the sourcing including RFX, RFP, negotiations and contracting to put in place the right suppliers.
- Personally and proactively manage all aspects of implementation including entry and exit of suppliers and the ensuing complex change management issues.
- Ensure that every supplier relationship is set up for future continuous improvement of cost down and cost out of 4-5% p.a and to lead and manage the measurement and review process that ensures delivery of on-going improvement.
- Work in a way that positively engages the support of stakeholders using problem solving and proactive communication skills.
- Have a keen insight and understanding of business requirements on a 1-3-5 year horizon.
- Expected to act as exemplars and role models, and deliver role model examples of good practice which can be shared and adopted throughout Kaiser Permanente.
- The complexity of categories and projects require high quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internal and external through to successful completion.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience including practice and leadership of category management in blue-chip procurement organizations.
Education
- Bachelors degree in business administration, finance, operations research, materials management, economics or related field, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in employing structured strategic sourcing methodology and leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience in managing large category spend.
- Expert knowledge of: supply chain management best practices, strategic sourcing, inventory management, and purchasing systems.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certification such as C.P.M. or APICS preferred.
- Masters degree preferred.
Primary Location: California,Oakland,1800 Harrison
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Remote
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-PO-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Director/Senior Director
Department: Po/Ho Corp - Strategic Sourcing - 0308
Pay Range: $185900 - $240570 / year
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Remote: Work location is the remote workplace (from home) within KP authorized states.
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
