Job Description:
• Conduct sourcing activity from beginning to end based on Five Pillars (Strategy, Value, Information, Performance, Relationship) of vendor management
• Provide business case upon assessment of vendor proposals with logic, tactics, and cost breakdowns
• Work cross-functionally with client delivery, operational leaders, and project managers to drive service strategy to execution in a timely manner
• Meet targets of cost reduction targets on a project or annual basis
• Maintain relationships with vendors and provide feedback of performance, relationship, and vision
• Manage issues and schedule changes of vendors and capture cost impact while leading an action plan for resolution
• Develop and implement Annual Service Category Strategy by assessing service trend or future vision, ratings of vender performance, and cost competitiveness
• Lead Annual Price Review (APR) discussion, and kaizen (continuous improvement) for assigned services to continually reduce costs
• Create and maintain cost models and playbook for services
• Actively participate in insource versus outsource discussions to benefit Ensemble
• Benchmark new vendors and support due diligence process with all relative stakeholders (IT, Finance, Compliance, Legal)
Requirements:
• 5-7 years of previous experience in a similar role/field
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant discipline
• 5 years experience in sourcing/buying/purchasing
• Project Management
• Intermediate level MS Office
• Basic understanding of revenue cycle
• Lean Management/Kaizen experience
• Ability to work in demanding and fast paced environment
• Ability to function both independently and with good judgement in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization
Benefits:
• Bonus Incentives
• Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Career Advancement
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