Deloitte Global | Strategic Sourcing Project Manager

Job Requisition ID: 36822 

Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organisation.

Work you'll do

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for incorporating Master Category Strategy inputs into discrete sourcing events. They manage the end-to-end execution of these sourcing projects globally, regionally, and in local areas. They also Collaborate closely with Strategic Planning teams to ensure actions are aligned with Master Category Strategies and internal customer needs. Other duties include-

• Drive procurement actions to deliver against Master Category Strategies
• Lead category – specific RFx to enable global / regional / local efficiency
• Drive contract negotiation results
• Balance workloads and engages appropriate resources, based on needs and timelines

Responsibilities include:

Master Category Strategy incorporation into Level 3 sourcing projects 

• Collaborates with Strategic Planning to ensure the smooth translation of Master Category Strategy into execution strategies and tactics for individual sourcing events
• Oversees contracting process performed by Strategic Sourcing support members
• Manages the planning and execution of Level 3 sourcing projects, including but not limited to:
  • Determines qualified suppliers based on research, Master Category Strategy RFI results, etc.
  • Creates an action plan for executing sourcing strategy
  • Develops Request for Proposal (RFP) bid package and execute RFP
  • Develops quantative / qualitative tools for scoring RFP and other materials
  • Prepares for and conduct supplier negotiations based on RFP results
  • Analyzes post-negotiations pricing considerations as needed
  • Develops award scenarios based on results of sourcing event
  • Supports supplier selection process and issue award decisions
  • Develops Value Capture Form (VCF) based on supplier selection(s)

Other Responsibilities

• Provides talent management support for junior Strategic Sourcing staff members

The team

Global CoRe provides seven fundamental services to Deloitte around the world: knowledge services, creative services, contact center, data management assessment services, data protection, procurement, and real estate. We develop new and innovative ways to improve how these services are delivered across the organization, leveraging our global scope and strength to serve our organization within and across borders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Extensive strategic sourcing execution experience
• Strong negotiation and negotiation strategy development skills
• Persuasive and convincing communication and presentation skills
• Project management experience
• Team management experience
• Ability to engage senior executives to influence decisions
• Analytical interpretation and design skills
• Strong data and analytics execution skills (e.g., complex TCO modeling)
• Comprehensive understanding of Master Category Strategy elements and development process
• Strong interpersonal skills to drive coordination between legal and business stakeholders for contract completion
• Ability to interpret member firm needs and commercial strategies as input into the category strategy
• Strong knowledge of agreement and contract templates

Why Deloitte?  
 
At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.  
 
We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. 
  
We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments.
 
We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package. 

Next Steps 
Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you! 
 

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.