EquipmentShare is Hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager

EquipmentShare is searching for a Strategic Sourcing Manager team member to support Construction/Building Products/Consumables for our corporate office based in Columbia, MO. A remote or hybrid option could be considered for the Candidate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the sourcing and procurement processes across EquipmentShare for an assigned portfolio in OEM, non-OEM and/or Indirect.
• Act with a sense of urgency.
• Negotiate the best pricing and value for products and services in the most cost-effective and time-efficient manner
• Oversee and manage the creation of new and renewed vendor relationships and contracts as needed.
• Review product quality and effectiveness for EquipmentShare’s needs
• Guide, mentor & develop team members and vendors to meet business goals and targets
• Evaluate product vendors and study market trends to identify the best vendor options and predict product availability
• Assist in the development of standards, processes and best practices for the
  Procurement department
• Communicate clearly and collaborate across team’s organization-wide to achieve goals and establish transparent procurement processes
• Review current category services and products to identify areas of price reductions, efficient purchasing, improvements, etc.
• Build solid vendor relationships for common services across the assigned accounts and create a One Face mentality.
• Become the single point of contact internally for all stakeholders and present concerns to our vendors, lead a one face to the supplier mindset.
• Collaborate and work with the organization’s management during vendor evaluation and selection, as well as purchase contract negotiations and service level agreements
• Mine data to drive in depth analysis of category usage and spend.

Why We’re a Better Place to Work

• Competitive salary.

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees.

• 401(k) and company match.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays.

• Stocked breakroom and full kitchen, chef prepared meals daily (breakfast and lunch).

• State of the art onsite gym (Corporate HQ) with instructor led-courses/Gym stipend for remote employees.

• Seasonal and year round wellness challenges.

• Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, happy hours and more).

• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.

• Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars and continued education.

About You

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that’s long been resistant to change.

Skills & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred
• Must have at least 8-10 years of Construction & Building Products category management experience
• Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth Targeted Competencies
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time
• Prolonged sitting at a computer will be required
• Strong project management, communication and leadership skills
• Solid working knowledge of the complete procurement cycle with a hands-on work styl
• You can negotiate with the best of them, and you’re personable and charismatic
• You should feel confident and comfortable communicating effectively with all levels of leadership within the organization
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain and Inventory fundamentals
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to build relationships with key business stakeholders and 3rd party vendors
• Inner drive to accomplish goals and not deterred by obstacles
• Capacity to develop innovative strategies and solutions, creative problem solver
• Contract negotiation and ongoing management skills
• Analytics, ability to mine data to drive in depth analysis
• Building and managing diverse vendor relationships
• Committed to Continuous improvement
• Personal flexibility
• Independent worker, self-starter
• Organizational savvy
• Innovativeness
• Effective Communication & presentation skills
• Decision making & crisis management
• Business Influence, interviewing and active listening
• Knowledge of effective supplier risk management techniques

EquipmentShare is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EquipmentShare is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.