PERM, Hybrid in Charlotte, NC

Must Haves:

• 3+ years of experience in a sourcing position
• Experience managing and maintaining supplier relationships
• Experience negotiating contracts (Master Agreements, Scopes of Work, software orders and renewals, etc.)
• Comfortable with occasional travel
• Experience with IT department/vendors/contracts
• Excellent cross collaboration skills and communication skills

Plusses:

• BA/BS Degree in related field such as Finance, Management, Operations/Purchasing or Accounting
• CPSM/CPSD/CPM certifications or equivalent is desirable
• Experience working in IT/Telecom industries

Day-to-Day:

Insight Global is looking for an Associate Sourcing Manager to join a fortune 500 heavy-equipment rental company to sit hybrid 2 days a week in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position will be responsible for managing sourcing for certain IT and Telecom categories. It entails conducting sourcing events, enforcing compliance, and identifying and realizing cost savings opportunities. On a day to day basis, 65% of the time will be spent establishing and maintaining constructive supplier relationships, spend analysis, performing market analysis, program improvement and acquisition cost reduction, developing category sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and performing RFI's, RFPs, and reverse auctions. 25% of the time will be spent leading supplier diversity programs, generating reports on quarterly spend, and other duties assigned as needed. Lastly, 10% of the time will be spent measuring, managing, and reporting on realized cost savings, supplier program compliance, service levels and category activity of key suppliers. In this role there is opportunity for growth and advancement with promotions into more senior roles within this field. At times some travel may be necessary, therefore looking for a candidate that is willing to travel when needed.