Lead and own end-to-end sourcing strategy and execution, supplier relationships, and total cost optimization for Technology Services. This role is accountable for delivering value through savings, innovations, risk mitigation, and alignment with LSCo. priorities.
About the role:
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Manage Global Indirect spend for Technology Services across all brands (Levi s and Beyond Yoga) and geographies.
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Annual Cost Savings : Support and contribute to delivery of annual Global Strategic Sourcing team savings target as we'll as delivery of individual target
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Technology Services Category Strategy Development : Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies through the RFx process
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Supplier Management: Supplier rationalization and performance management.
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Sourcing effectiveness: Optimize external spending through early involvement in the sourcing life cycle developed through a strong partnership with Technology stakeholders
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Stakeholder management : Demonstrate strong business judgment, integrity, financial acumen and project management skills in alignment with business needs.
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Compliance and Risk Mitigation : Contract coverage and compliance across (category/cluster) spend.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop implement a 3-year global sub-category strategy that aligns with business and stakeholder priorities.
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Strategy includes but is not limited to, supply market analysis, sourcing approach/framework related to services, price/service level benchmarking, sourcing events (RFP/e-auction), supplier negotiations, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
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Lead sourcing initiatives including RFx events, contract negotiations, and supplier selection ensuring LSCo. is competitive in the marketplace.
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Manage strategic supplier relationships, particularly Preferred Services Supplier program. Driving governance, SLA adherence, and ongoing value realization.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Technology, Finance, Legal, and Risk to enable compliant and value-focused sourcing decisions.
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Analyze market trends and benchmarks to ensure competitive pricing, supply continuity, and innovation.
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Coach and oversee project team members supporting category initiatives.
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Drive adoption of global strategies within regional teams and ensure contract and process compliance across markets.
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Track performance metrics and ensure benefits of sourcing events are sustained over the contract lifecycle.
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Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, at all levels.
About you:
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12+ years of indirect sourcing experience in categories such as Technology Services, Software, Professional Services, HR, and Distribution Logistics .
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Demonstrated success in developing and executing indirect sourcing strategies .
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Strong strategic and commercial mindset with deep category knowledge.
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Advanced negotiation and contract management capabilities
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High analytical and financial acumen with attention to data and performance metrics.
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Ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
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Excellent negotiation and project management skills.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills across cultures and geographies
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Agility in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Change management and team coaching experience preferred
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Experience working on business process improvement and/or strategy projects
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Ability to identify, recommend, and execute on different negotiation levers
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Solid business judgement, including the ability to anticipate the impact of decisions initiatives
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Capacity to be a change agent, demonstrating persistence and resiliencies when faced with challenges.
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Strong team player with the ability to consider and incorporate multiple prospectives to drive category objectives.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge in procurement practices technologies and market trends related to assigned categories of goods and services.
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Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
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Strong written and verbal presentation skills
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite with strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
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E-auction experience.
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Experience with contract life cycle management and Procure-to-Pay technology solutions a plus.
Benefits:
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.
Heres a small snapshot:
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Complimentary preventive health check-up for you your spouse
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OPD coverage
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Best in class leave plan including paternity family care leaves
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Counselling sessions to prioritize mental we'll-being
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Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi s products
