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Do you have a passion for strategic sourcing? Can you spot opportunities where others can’t? Do you enjoy working collaboratively with people across various disciplines to make their work easier and leading cross-functional teams that does the same?
We’re all about accelerating careers, delighting our customers, and delivering results. If you are too, then we have the right role for you Autodesk is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and vendor management activities for assigned vendors, and projects within multiple categories including HR, Professional Services, Marketing and Technology.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed, global and vibrant team that is focused on growth and innovation. The team is committed to building strong partnerships and driving impactful change across Autodesk’s sourcing operations
A bit more about the Role and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
Review and analyze data to determine cost savings opportunities through vendor consolidation and/or contract renegotiations
Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies by collaborating with stakeholders and incorporating a thorough understanding of the business requirements, the departmental strategies and relevant market trends
Drive the RFx process from start to finish, including requirements gathering, identifying potential respondents, identifying go/no go criteria, scorecards with criteria and weighting, bidder's conferences, negotiation and contracting
Lead negotiations for master agreements and statements of work - serve as a liaison between business and legal
Help identify areas of risk for the business and make recommendations where applicable
Provide business with approved sourcing tools, processes, and knowledge to qualify vendors and manage vendor relationships
Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers / clients as well as vendors
Ability to shine under pressure while dealing with changing priorities and timelines
Ability to clearly demonstrate subject matter expertise in sourcing initiatives to stakeholders
Leadership/Management Skills
Experience building and maintaining (partnering) effective working relationship with assigned business area
Highly effective interpersonal and influencing skills necessary to obtain continued support from internal clients
Highly developed business and communications skills necessary to successfully represent Autodesk in dealings with third parties
Education and Experience
7+ years' experience focused on Strategic Sourcing and Category Management
Excellent interpersonal skills
BA or equivalent experience
Strong negotiation/influencing and presentation skills.
Procurement specific qualification a plus
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