Strategic Sourcing Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

MHEC’s Strategic Sourcing Managers support its 2700+ customer base by developing and managing a portfolio of publicly bid product and service contracts. In this role you will have responsibility for the complete contract life cycle from selecting, evaluating and managing supplier partnerships through bid and award.Come join a growing high-performance team of professionals that work hard and like to have fun. MHEC is hiring an additional Strategic Sourcing Manager!Our benefits:▪ Competitive salary with bonus program▪ Health and Life Insurance▪ 403B with company match▪ Exceptional Paid time off programThis role is not an order placer and release to PO. Your Goal? Maximize the value while minimizing risks to our customers and supply partners. In this position you will take full responsibility for your portfolio and drive revenue. This includes:▪ Hunting for the next opportunity▪ Owning your portfolio end to end, managing business reviews, maximizing data, presenting opportunities and quantifying risks▪ Managing compliance to the highest standards▪ Embracing member and supplier events as an opportunity to sell MHEC as the Consortium of choiceEducation/Qualifications▪ 3+ years of direct sourcing, negotiating, selling and conveying the value proposition▪ Successful closing record on new/expanded offerings, preferably in public procurement▪ Exceptional internet surfer and database navigator▪ Strong math skills to quantify savings, calculate bids and define opportunities for savings▪ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Strong Excel required.▪ Bachelor’s degree desired; supply chain, marketing, or management preferred▪ Prior experience with bidding a plusPhysical Working Environment:▪ Position is primarily sedentary with extensive computer and telephone work▪ Regional travel is required to meet with customers and suppliers and to attend events and trade shows.▪ Must have reliable transportation to meet this requirement.