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Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com
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This position is in our Irvine, California Corporate Headquarters with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week onsite and 2 days a week remote.
Your role:
Responsible for leading Indirect Strategic Sourcing efforts within Facilities and Operations spend categories.
The development of short-term and long-term category specific strategies and plans that align with company goals for realizing value, reducing costs, and meeting financial expectations, while managing vendor performance and relationships.
Effectively document, communicate, and gain buy-in for the strategies from global and regional function and Operations leaders. Prepare vendor recommendations for decision-making.
Interact with stakeholders to develop, engage, and lead supplier relationships that drive the greatest value in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, risk management, sustainability, supplier diversity, and innovation.
Manage the ongoing performance of our suppliers including setting objectives and service level agreements (SLAs), tracking, and reporting KPI performance, supplier scorecards, and prioritizing and leading improvement efforts where warranted.
Create and excite indirect category sourcing strategies including development and execution of RFI’s and RFP’s, document bid events with suppliers; develop selection criteria based on a thorough understanding of the business needs and drive the selection and approval process of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Develop negotiation strategies, gain alignment from stakeholders, lead cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, and implement appropriate supplier risk analysis.
Leverage 3rd party subject matter experts and industry networks to secure information on industry category trends, benchmarking, and best practices.
Manage contracts, contract negotiation, and contractual dispute resolutions.
Develop and utilize a Strategic Sourcing playbook to empower key stakeholders and maximize strategic sourcing leverage, optimize project design, and minimize project durations and cost.
What you bring to the role:
4-year college degree with preference for Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Economics.
7+ years of professional work experience, including a minimum of 5+ years in an Indirect Strategic Sourcing role.
Preferred category experience in Facilities and Operations (Indirect Spend).
Motivated to optimize and identify indirect spend cost savings opportunities and driving results.
Problem solving experience in reducing total costs, improving processes, and reducing supplier risk.
Recognized SME within own business unit and across the company with RFI, RFQ, RFP and bid analysis.
Collaborate with technology groups to develop long range sourcing and category plans based on organizational goals and priorities.
Familiarity with contract language and terms
Self-motivated and collaborative individual contributor
Resilient and strategic mindset
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
Ability to organize, summarize, and present complex data and solutions.
Experience sourcing and partnering with stakeholders on a global basis.
Effective communication and presentation skills
Microsoft Office: Power user in Excel; Intermediate to Advance in PowerBI, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,000.00 - $197,200.00 per year.
The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate’s primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range.
At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.
This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It’s a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.
Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.
Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (4-year)
- Preferred majors: Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Economics
- 7+ years of professional work experience
- Minimum 5+ years in an Indirect Strategic Sourcing role
- Preferred category experience in Facilities and Operations (Indirect Spend)
- Experience reducing total costs, improving processes, and reducing supplier risk
- Demonstrated expertise with RFI, RFQ, RFP processes and bid analysis
- Familiarity with contract language and terms; contract negotiation experience
- Experience sourcing and partnering with stakeholders on a global basis
- Strong analytical skills; ability to organize, summarize, and present complex data and solutions
- Effective communication and presentation skills; stakeholder management
- Microsoft Office: Power user in Excel; Intermediate to Advanced in PowerBI, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ingram Micro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ingram Micro and has not been reviewed or approved by Ingram Micro.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests bonus eligibility is common and commission structures can lift total earnings in sales roles. Pay is described as solid and reliably on time in many contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests the health offering is comprehensive, with multiple medical options including a copay-only plan and an HSA plan with employer funding. Wellness programs, pharmacy support, and an EAP reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement support includes a 401(k) with company match and automatic savings features. This provides a structured foundation for long-term savings.
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What We Do
Ingram Micro helps businesses Realize the Promise of Technology™. It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud, and supply chain solutions enables its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that come from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart and ahead.
