BCForward is looking for Project/Program Manager - Non-IT (Remote)
Position Title:Project/Program Manager - Non-IT
Location:Durham, NC 27703 (Remote)
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6+ months (Potential to Extend)
Job Type: Full Time/ W2
Pay Range: $70.00/hr on W2
Job Overview:
As the Manager of Global Sourcing, you will play a crucial role in developing, managing, and executing category strategies that support Fortrea's strategic imperatives and mission. You will position the Global Procurement Services organization as a trusted strategic partner across the enterprise.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Develop, manage, and execute category strategies to support Fortrea's strategic imperatives and mission.
Partner with leaders across the enterprise to ensure efficient and effective category strategies, preferred suppliers, and competitive supplier evaluation.
Lead multi-functional stakeholder teams on strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring benefit realization and value creation.
Conduct regular contract review meetings with suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure performance meets expectations.
Cultivate a strong team environment and service culture to deliver timely and quality services.
Own and manage the end-to-end Source to Contract process for assigned categories, ensuring compliance and regulatory reporting.
Verify the relevance of sourcing strategy by consulting with leaders and understanding market trends.
Develop, monitor, and analyze procurement metrics and spend analytics.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical procurement practices.
Establish a robust supplier evaluation framework and identify opportunities for supplier development.
Deliver savings and value targets across multiple dimensions, including material deflation and cost optimization.
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management; MBA preferred or a related field
A deep knowledge of sourcing processes, market trends, benchmarks, and best practices across categories under management
In-depth knowledge of category strategy, management and sourcing, methodologies, and best practices
Attention to detail and accuracy in analysis
Ability to make decisions and commit to completion dates
Ability to troubleshoot issues of high complexity
Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
Experience (Minimum Required):
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
7-10 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles or allied fields
Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to work autonomously and operate with significant autonomy.
Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools
Proven analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to solve complex problems to drive value
Deep business and financial acumen and strong strategic and conceptual skills
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
Working knowledge of data analysis and forecasting tools and ability to develop actionable insights from data
Interpersonal skills and ability to build, develop and maintain trusted relationships both internally and externally
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 224144 when responding to this ad.
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