Manager Procurement and Supply Chain

Job Description:

About this role:

Responsible for managing commodities/categories worldwide, including goods and services that support the company and its customers. The following global and regional Indirect sub-categories will be supported by this role: Global sub-categories include Market Intelligence in support of our Analyst and Advisors group that reports to our Strategic Partners & Alliances organization along with HR Learning & Development. Regional sub-categories within the Americas include HR Talent Acquisition and Business Services (i.e., Offsite Media Storage, Business Print Services, etc.). Responsibilities include setting category strategies; supply base development to meet the company and customer requirements; and supplier contracting and negotiations; supplier qualification; and establishing quality processes / resolving quality issues.

Emphasis is on strategy, supplier development, negotiations, business relationships, quality, cost, assurance of supply, and predictability. Develops the company procurement strategies, policies, and tactics required to achieve objectives. The primary objective is to reduce the cost of supply and meet demand requirements, business and quality specifications, and revenue goals. Adds value to the company by managing performance aspects of major contracts and subcontracts.

What You'll Do:

• Support Corporate Functions and Offering organizations with sourcing and contracting requirements.

• Analyzes industry trends and procurement performance to support a supply category, and reports results of analyses to the procurement manager.

• Collaborates with internal and external partners to meet procurement objectives.

• Meets with senior members in an observer capacity to learn about business priorities.

• Learns to use supply chain and financial modeling tools.

• Engages with partners' projects.

• Performs tasks as assigned and applies experience to align individual work with overall strategy using discretion and judgment.

• Reviews performance metrics on a regular basis, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Who you are

Candidates for this role must have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Typically, 7+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role in procurement or supply chain function.

• Proven experience in supply chain management.

• Proficiencies in vendor management, cost control, and procurement strategies.

• Good knowledge and use of procurement tools and applications.

• Good understanding of procurement processes, industry, and suppliers.

• Strong analytical skills.

I

n addition to the basic qualifications noted above, we find that individuals who are successful in this role have:

• Supply Chain Management experience in support of Indirect categories considered a plus.

• Experience in stakeholder management, able to demonstrate meeting stakeholder needs and still driving supply chain strategies.

• Good business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) and basic supply chain modeling skills.

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).

• Good teamwork skills.

• Mastery of English and local language.

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $82,300 - $152,700.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

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