Strategic Sourcing Associate - Remote

Description :

Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day.Our "Win as One" mentality ensures that our team's success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction.

Recognizedas one of AMERICA'S MOST LOVED WORKPLACES for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Places to Work for six years, we are committed to our employees' total well-being. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN - because being YOU thrives here.

Summary :

Reporting directly to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, the Strategic Sourcing Associate is responsible for the procurement and strategic development of materials / services commodities within the DFIN organization. The Strategic Sourcing Associate will oversee DFIN's portfolio of vendors to identify cost savings opportunities and manage current / new supplier relationships through contract execution and negotiations. This role is responsible for executing Procurement activities, assisting in contract development, and ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities :

• Establish and maintain a portfolio of vendor agreements and supplier relationships for DFIN's vendors.
• Work in a team environment to implement global sourcing and supplier strategies in correlation with market trends, business needs, and competitive landscape creating company roadmap for short, medium, and long-term gains
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors.
• Leverage both current and new supplier relationships to drive cost reductions, manage long-term agreements, and form strategic partnerships that enhance the supplier portfolio to provide positive financial impacts and increased stability
• Collaborate with cross-functional business teams to draft and negotiate MSAs and SOW's that align with strategic objectives, clearly articulate business requirements to suppliers, and effectively support the operational needs of each business unit
• Conduct thorough RFI / RFP process and supplier selection in order to achieve cost targets, adhere to contractual requirements, and follow strategic plans
• Initiate benchmark analysis to identify potential cost gaps and ensure price alignment across commodities
• Coordinate with purchase requisitioners to generate purchase orders that align with Master Product and Service Agreements and support annual budgetary planning and compliance
• Collaborate effectively across all organization levels and functions to drive business units toward common goals and objectives that are in alignment with procurement initiatives
• Conduct commodity and supplier analysis to recognize and implement potential opportunities, gaps and risk analysis, and areas for efficiency gains
• Ensure the organization's procurement and contracts (and contract management) policies, processes, procedures, standards, and guidelines are followed
• Ascertain relevant market knowledge and best practices to offer alternative / improved solutions driving improvements in business operations

Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

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