Professional, Strategic Sourcing

Description

Ingram Micro is an integral part of the technology and commerce ecosystems, helping our partners grow and thrive through the creation and delivery of Information Technology, Lifecycle Management, e-Commerce Logistics, and Cloud solutions. With $49 billion in revenue and the ability to reach 90% of the global population, we have become one of the largest technology distributor with operations in 59 countries and more than 35,000 associates.

From day one, you’ll see why so many team members love coming to work at Ingram Micro, with a hybrid work schedule, highly competitive salary and great opportunities for advancement.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
A professional with a strong desire to partner with internal and external customers, focused on supplier negotiations, supplier performance (metrics) and supplier diversity. The new hire will be mentored by senior leadership and will have the ability to work with every department within our company. The Ideal candidate will feel comfortable negotiating contracts and prices while educating customers on our strategic souring departmental guidelines.

Location:

We offer a hyrbid working environment, the employee has the flexibility to split their week between working remote and in our corporate headquarters in Irvine, CA. 

Position Summary:

• Partner with key business stakeholders to support the needs of the business.
• Develop solutions and deliver on priorities for the assigned scope. Maintain metrics for sourcing scope and identify new areas of opportunity to deliver or exceed targets
• Implement Indirect Sourcing strategy.
• Support and or Lead full Request for Proposal & Bidding process including spend analysis, RFI, RFQ, quotes analysis, pricing, and contract & statement of work negotiations and execution.
• Support the department’s efforts in achieving set annual objectives and goals.
• Develop solutions and deliver on priorities for the designated scope. Maintain metrics for sourcing scope and identify new areas of opportunity to deliver or exceed targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting RFx (Request for Proposal/Quote) supplier evaluation and selection process.
• Providing research, analysis, and operational support to Indirect Strategic Sourcing category managers.
• Running and/ or developing spend reports and dashboards.
• Support efforts to implement a supplier diversity program in our indirect sourcing organization.
• Supporting and help build our Supplier Performance Management program.
• Provide other adhoc duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent college graduate
• Demonstrates technical competence to grasp new concepts and applications quickly
• Ability to work independently with strong mentorship
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient within Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Driven and motivated individual who is eager to learn

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 that includes verification of vaccination status.

Ingram Micro requires all new associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, this position requires applicants to submit proof, prior to start date, that the successful applicant is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Ingram Micro will comply with applicable laws regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs.  Applicants will be notified of the requirements of Ingram Micro’s COVID-19 policy and process for verification of vaccination status prior to the start of employment. 

Ingram Micro believes there is no place in our society for social injustice, discrimination, or racism. As a company we do not – and will not – tolerate these actions.

Ingram Micro Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.