Sourcing Group Manager (Communications & Business Operations)

The Sourcing Group Manager (Communications & Business Operations) is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department with focus on procurement activities in coordination with the Corporate Services team.

The overall objective of this role is to drive the seamless delivery of goods and services requested by company personnel in support of the company's business.

Responsibilities :

• Manage a team of Sourcing Analysts to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Oversee multiple cross functional teams in developing and executing sourcing, Supplier Management strategies, and complex Contract negotiations
• Manage development of standards, policies, targets, and category strategies including segmentation of categories and commodities as well as rationalize with global perspective
• Set strategic direction with suppliers, established Supplier qualification criteria, develop contract requirements and master agreements, model total cost of ownership, and negotiate contracts
• Liaise with global leaders to ensure strategic programs are well represented in the regions and countries
• Manage all deliverables to an established timeline, service delivery level, and savings target as well as drive diversity spend within commodity category
• Engage business units and suppliers to drive Citigroup value propositions and build strategic Supplier relationships leveraging Supplier involvement and integrating the supply chain
• Assist the Chief Procurement Officer with the development of overall procurement strategies, planning, and team leadership, and recommend new work procedures and processes of complex procurements
• Liaise with global leads to ensure business representation and regional members defined sourcing strategies, interface with Citi business leaders, and oversee cross regional products
• Apply fundamental knowledge of sourcing processes to develop complex sourcing programs, supervise the sourcing process, and prioritize new complex sourcing programs
• Act as backup to sourcing Senior Group Manager when necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications :

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strategic sourcing management experience
• Proven experience in Program Management including reporting and analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge of eProcurement tools / systems
• Ability to work unsupervised and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree / University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Job Family Group : Corporate Services

Job Family : Supply Chain

Time Type : Full time

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities.

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