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Amgen

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Indianapolis, IN

$123K - $159K/yr

Strategic Sourcing Manager What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital ... Develop and negotiate contracts, ensuring clear scope, deliverables, timelines, and accountability.

Badger Daylighting

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Brownsburg, IN · On-site

$122K - $158K/yr

The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads sourcing strategy development, supplier negotiations, and ... contract drivers. The compensation for this role will be commensurate based on education and/or ...

Asphalt Materials, Inc.

$110 - $150/hr

The Strategic Procurement Lead will help establish and lead Heritage Construction + Materials ... optimize sourcing, contract management, and administrative efficiency across the function

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What is a strategic sourcing contract manager?

A Strategic Sourcing Contract Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the procurement of goods and services for an organization through effective sourcing strategies and contract management. They analyze market trends, negotiate contracts with suppliers, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations. Their goal is to secure the best value for the organization while managing risks and maintaining strong supplier relationships. This role often involves cross-functional collaboration and requires strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

How does a strategic sourcing contract manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during the procurement process?

A Strategic Sourcing Contract Manager regularly works with cross-functional teams—including legal, finance, operations, and business units—to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals. This collaboration ensures that contracts meet compliance standards, budgetary requirements, and operational needs. Managers often facilitate meetings, lead negotiations, and coordinate communication between stakeholders to resolve challenges and secure the best value from suppliers. Effective teamwork is essential for managing complex contracts and driving successful procurement outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a strategic sourcing contract manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a Strategic Sourcing Contract Manager, you need strong negotiation, contract management, and analytical skills, often supported by a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP Ariba or Coupa), contract lifecycle management tools, and relevant certifications like CPSM or CIPS is typically required. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure effective supplier relationships, cost savings, and minimized risk for the organization.

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Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager

RSM

South Bend, IN

$500K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

NOTE: This is an individual contributor role within the team. We are open to hiring this role in any US based location.

RSM is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager to join our finance team! This role is responsible for leading and executing vendor sourcing negotiations for projects and purchases with an annual spend up to $500,000 in size. The Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager works closely with Partners, Line of Business Leaders, Directors, and Managers across all lines of business and internal functions for RSM. This role coordinates with RSM Leaders and external vendors to perform review, redlining and negotiation of certain commercial vendor contracts.

Essential Duties

  • Perform review, redlining and negotiation of vendor contracts, including cloud/SaaS contracts, on-premises software contracts, master service agreements and statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and other documents related to our practice. Lead vendor negotiations ensuring that information security and privacy due diligence is conducted on vendors and contracts comply with Finance requirements

  • Leverage legal expertise to perform legal review of contracts negotiated by the sourcing team.

  • Understand how vendor programs and products will be used by LOB or functions to improve operations or productivity.

  • Interact with RSM leaders to ensure contract language meets operational objectives, provide status updates, and prepare contract risk summaries. Additionally, coach LOB and functional leaders on negotiation tactics for best overall results.

  • Assist LOB and functional leaders in contract interpretation related to termination provisions, service level performance and software license compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

  • Required - Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent through a combination of education or work experience.

  • Preferred - legal degree

  • Preferred - master's degree

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

  • Required - strong analytical and contract negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

  • Required - strong price analysis and modeling skills to compare vendor proposals and RFP responses.

  • Required - contract redlining to effectively review, mark up, and negotiate proposed changes to legal agreements.

  • Required - basic knowledge of Excel, Word and word processing.

EXPERIENCE

  • Required - 3-5 years strategic sourcing experience

  • Required - 3 years project management experience

  • Required - Experience leading negotiation of vendor agreements

  • Required - Knowledge of information technology concepts

  • Required - Knowledge of privacy concepts

  • Preferred - Knowledge of contracting process workflow and automated contracting systems

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

  • Required - superior oral and written communication skills

  • Required - Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

  • Required - Exceptional listening skills

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $102,800 - $176,000

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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