Job Description
As a Sourcing Group Manager (Communications & Business Operations) within Citi’s Procurement & Third-Party Management (T&TPM) Strategic Sourcing function, you will become a member of a high-performing team that identifies and leads complex, cross-functional strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives in support of Citi businesses. You will be expected to act as a trusted advisor across Citi senior leaders; effective senior relationship management is critical to success. You will lead sourcing efforts focused on service centers supporting diverse areas and functions in our business. For sourcing categories outside of your scope, you will be expected to ensure effective coordination of those other sourcing projects to ensure optimal sourcing results across all categories for your supported operations partners..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 negotiationsManage development of standards, policies, targets, and category strategies including segmentation of categories and commodities as well as rationalize with global perspectiveSet strategic direction with suppliers, established Supplier qualification criteria, develop contract requirements and master agreements, model total cost of ownership, and negotiate contractsLiaise with global leaders to ensure strategic programs are well represented in the regions and countriesManage all deliverables to an established timeline, service delivery level, and savings target as well as drive diversity spend within commodity categoryEngage business units and suppliers to drive Citigroup value propositions and build strategic Supplier relationships leveraging Supplier involvement and integrating the supply chainAssist the Chief Procurement Officer with the development of overall procurement strategies, planning, and team leadership, and recommend new work procedures and processes of complex procurementsLiaise with global leads to ensure business representation and regional members defined sourcing strategies, interface with Citi business leaders, and oversee cross regional productsApply fundamental knowledge of sourcing processes to develop complex sourcing programs, supervise the sourcing process, and prioritize new complex sourcing programsAct as backup to sourcing Senior Group Manager when necessaryAppropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firms 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 experienceStrategic sourcing management experienceProven experience in Program Management including reporting and analysisDemonstrated knowledge of eProcurement tools/systemsAbility to work unsupervised and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictateDemonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skillsProficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applicationsConsistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communicationEducation: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. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.View the "EEO is the Law" poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement.View the EEO Policy Statement.View the Pay Transparency Posting