Associate Director Sourcing Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Adecco is assisting a local client recruiting Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director opportunities in Eden Prairie, MN(Onsite Role). This is an excellent opportunity to join a winning culture and get your foot in global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Come makes an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth. If Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director sounds like something you would be interested in, and you meet the qualifications listed below, apply now!

Responsibilities for Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director include but are not limited to:

· Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting activities for IT software, technology services, and assigned indirect spend categories.

· Develop and execute category management strategies that deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, operational efficiencies, and business value.

· Manage the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including spend analysis, market research, supplier identification, RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and implementation.

· Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver sourcing solutions aligned with organizational objectives.

· Negotiate complex master agreements, statements of work (SOWs), software licensing agreements, and supplier contracts.

· Conduct supplier assessments, benchmarking analyses, and cost modeling to support informed decision-making.

· Identify, evaluate, and mitigate supplier, contractual, operational, and financial risks.

· Lead cross-functional teams through sourcing initiatives while managing competing priorities and timelines.

· Provide strategic recommendations and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of leadership.

· Support procurement governance, compliance requirements, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

· Utilize procurement and contract management systems to manage sourcing activities and supplier relationships

Candidates for Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director must meet the following requirements to be considered:

· 3+ years of progressive experience developing category management strategies and leading complex strategic sourcing projects in a cross-functional environment.

· 3+ years of experience negotiating and managing complex contracts, including master service agreements and statements of work.

· Demonstrated success operating in a fast-paced, high-demand, and multi-tasking environment.

· Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results through data analysis, strategic thinking, and sound decision-making.

· Excellent organizational, project management, written, and verbal communication skills.

· Proven ability to think strategically and effectively execute sourcing and procurement plans.

· Ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus across multiple levels of an organization.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience leveraging data to support business decisions.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

What's in this Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director position for you?

· Pay: $58.66/hr.

· Shift: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Mon- Fri

· Eden Prairie, MN(Onsite Role).

· Weekly paycheck

Dedicated Onboarding Specialist & Recruiter · Access to Adecco’s Aspire Academy with thousands of free upskilling courses.

This Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director is being recruited by one of our Centralized Delivery Team and not your local Branch. For instant consideration for this Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director position and other opportunities Eden Prairie, MN(Onsite Role) apply today!

Pay Details: $58.66 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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