Sourcing Manager
We invite you to explore the award-winning culture, people, rewards and opportunities that make Comerica Bank so special. Make your next career choice a confident one. The Sourcing Manager is an important part of a comprehensive Strategic Sourcing program within Comerica Bank. The ideal candidate will have proven knowledge and experience in one or more of the following spend categories: Banking Services, Technology Services, which includes - Cloud Services, Enterprise Software Solutions (Applications, SaaS, On Demand, High Volume Licensing, VARs), Telecommunications (Voice, Data, Network), and related Professional/Outsourcing Services.
Reporting Information/Location
This Sourcing Manager is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan and reports to the Procurement Category Manager.
Position Responsibilities
1. Responsible for managing Supplier Lifecycle activities for assigned spend categories, which includes Opportunity Assessment, Sourcing, Contracting and related Supplier Due Diligence activities;
2. Ensures consistent and repeatable execution of the sourcing process; Leverage data analytics to identify, evaluate and prioritize opportunities in support of specific strategic and business objectives; Present analysis around opportunities to Senior Management for consideration.
3. Support for ongoing category management/planning (strategy management) activities including driving supplier performance, demand management savings and increasing category compliance.
4. Develop integrated (tactical and strategic) category sourcing strategy that will deliver strongest business value, and drives category transformation
5. Provide subject matter expertise on all facets of sourcing including, alternative arrangements, recommended supplier(s), process, and methodology.
6. Communicate, negotiate and own relationships with clients and suppliers through all levels of organization, including being the primary interface to legal. Senior Management communication and interface required.
7. Lead clients through business case development, the optimal sourcing approach and structure, evaluate strategically aligned sourcing opportunities and any related impact(s), risks, compliance issues and/or regulatory impacts that may arise from such business arrangements.
8. Lead and/or provide guidance to resources supporting the execution of the Sourcing and Contract processes.
Total Rewards
We know that our employees are critical to our overall success. We are dedicated to investing in their future to maintain long-term relationships for lasting commitments. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive package of compensation and benefits programs which are regularly reviewed to maintain them at competitive levels. Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience.
Travel
Local travel is required of this position.
About Comerica
We know that our employees are critical to our overall success. We are dedicated to investing in their future to maintain long-term relationships for lasting commitments. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive package of compensation and benefits programs which are regularly reviewed to maintain them at competitive levels. Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience.
Upon offer, Comerica conducts a comprehensive background check, fingerprint check and a drug test.
NMLS certification requirement: where applicable, a favorable background check screening, credit check, fingerprint check, and NMLS certification is required in accordance with the SAFE Act.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by the Business Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica's more than 9,000 colleagues focus on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities, committed to workplace diversity.
