SOURCING MANAGER - CORPORATE FUNCTIONS & IT

Founded in , Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.
With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability.
The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries.
The company had revenue of approximately $9.
billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.
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Role Description This is a full-time position based in Mexico City and will report to Senior Sourcing Manager, Corporate Services and IT in the US.
The Sourcing Manager conducts category management activities of spend, with the goal of achieving significant initial cost reductions, while maintaining/framework to categories, identifies efficiency and cost reduction opportunities, and facilitates resolution of conflicts with supplier member organizations and in corporate functions to execute effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans Responsibilities Build Information Technology category strategies by leading a cross-functional, category team Create the situation assessment for the category including internal and external assessments, analysis of the business requirements, value chain and capability assessments (SWOT, 5 Forces, SCP, cost curves, etc) Lead option generation that includes commercial, specification and demand levers and choices of what we will do and what we will not do Prioritize the IT category strategy development to align with business, technology and manufacturing requirements Conduct IT category management activities Lead initiatives that deliver the value (cost savings or value to functional area) utilizing project management skills and change management techniques Track the performance of spend to understand price and volume variances; make adjustments to approaches based on results.
Develop and lead supplier relationship teams, where applicable, to drive continuous performance improvement (annual target development, quarterly progress, etc.
Develop year on year forecast of price impacts for category Develop supplier engagement plans annually for major suppliers.
Conduct supplier development activities to identify additional potential suppliers.
Lead sourcing events for the IT category Lead and conduct RFI’s and RFP’s utilizing an RFx tool as the preferred method of engagement.
Negotiate contracts and amendments as necessary to deliver the category strategy and deliver initial and ongoing cost advantage.
Ensure pricing is managed per the contract and approve all price increase requests by suppliers Qualifications Required Education and Professional experience.
• Bachelors Degree required (business, engineering, science, or supply chain).
Masters Degree strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of commercial experience is required, including at least 2 years in IT procurement and category management experience.
• Prior experience in purchasing, sourcing or commercial experience such as contract negotiations, market assessments, strategy frameworks (e.
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Porter's Five Forces, SWOT analysis, etc) is highly preferred.
• At least 3 years of project and/or program management experience   Requir ed Skills and Capabilities.
• Experience with Information Technology ERP Software (SAP) or Systems specification, capability, and normal commercial offer terms for large enterprises (> users).
• Experience with problem solving in a structured manner using data and problem-solving frameworks such as Kepner-Tregoe or McKinsey 4-step.
• Demonstrated Capability to learn new techniques and quickly applying them (action orientation).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in challenging situations and build consensus.
• Strong communication ability to convey information to individuals and groups in a variety of situations.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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