Sourcing Director, Services

Fitch Group's Global Business Services team is currently seeking a Sourcing Director, Services based out of our NY location.

The Global Business Services team has an immediate need for a Sourcing professional to join our growing Strategic Sourcing team. Reporting into the Head of Sourcing, you will also work closely with the Head of Procurement, the Center of Excellence, and the Head of Supplier Management to bring value to the firm through the RFP, vendor selection, onboarding, contracting, and relationship management processes. You will help create and drive global category management for a broad range of indirect services, (HR, Marketing, Promotions, Events, etc.) sourcing, and contracting strategy. The successful candidate will have professional skills in Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, RFP, Project and Category Management, with a proven track of accomplished savings and value-added support.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic, collaborative environment
• Enthusiastic and supportive team
• Visible role with opportunity for professional growth
• Great office location

We'll Count on You To:

Establish and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders aimed at identifying, understanding and fulfilling all of their purchasing needs:

• Review existing contracts and understand business requirements to optimize value on contract renewals; formulate guidelines and design standard vendor contract protocols
• Proactively collaborate with business partners and stakeholders to lead all aspects of the RFx process and contract negotiation with suppliers
• Develop negotiation strategies, and effectively utilize techniques and BATNA positioning to ensure the best overall strategic value in contracts with suppliers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Legal, Risk, and Operations to ensure supplier contracts minimize risk to the enterprise
• Identify key benchmarks and supplier KPI's to measure contractual arrangements as well as supplier performance

What You Need to Have:

• 5-10 years of Procurement and Sourcing experience in relevant spend categories

• Strong understanding of the Source to Pay process
• Self-directed, able to work independently, as well as work in a team-orientated and fast paced environment
• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills to problem solving with a focus on managing within a team environment with strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust across the organization
• Ability to develop and maintain Sourcing policies, procedures, tools and templates
• Sourcing strategy and contract management knowledge required

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience with procurement-related tools such as iValua. Agiloft, SAP, Oracle, etc
• Previous background in a regulated Financial Services firm

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch, and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 - $130,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch's total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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