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Skookum Contract Services Strategic Sourcing Manager in Bremerton, Washington
Join Skookum and make a difference! Skookum is:
A national leader in employment of individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Comprised of a growing dynamic team of social entrepreneurs.
Operating self-sustaining businesses across 13 states and the District of Columbia, with over 1,300 employees.
Dedicated to providing incredible customer experience to our federal and private-sector customers.
Committed to providing an incredible employee support and development program, tailored to the social mission.
Skookum’s Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations through highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Type: Exempt
Compensation: $101,900 - $163,100 per year (Skookum's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Skookum considers factors such as, but not limited to previous work experience, skills, education, training, and scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.)
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs. This is a hybrid position requiring some in office days at our Bremerton Home Office.)
As a Strategic Sourcing Manager... Under the direction of the Controller, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible and accountable for developing and managing the sourcing strategy and supplier management processes for Skookum’s procurement needs at a national level. Work is in collaboration with Skookum’s procurement stakeholders including Regional Vice Presidents, Site Managers, Supply Managers at each contract location, site logistics leads/buyers, as well as Home Office Operations and Finance Teams (using Workday). Focus on achieving volume discounts, efficiency opportunities, automation where practical, system integration with Skookum’s Reliability and Asset Management team (utilizing Maximo, UiPath scripts, and BI tools), and compliance with the AbilityOne Mandatory Sources of Supply. A balance between procurement at the national level, which includes managing Skookum’s strategic supplier partnerships, while maintaining site level involvement with local vendors is key to this role’s success. Skookum has a largely decentralized procurement effort; however, key areas are expected to be centralized or virtualized over time.
Develop, lead, and execute sourcing strategies for service supplies in the Facilities Maintenance, Facilities Services, Janitorial, Fleet, and Grounds Maintenance lines of business.
Conduct complex Request for Proposals (RFPs) with national level vendors, in partnership with Operations, to achieve volume price discounts for commonly used items across all of Skookum’s sites.
Use of strong negotiation skills to develop, execute, and maintain strategic supplier agreements while also maintaining an appropriate level of local site small business vendor support. Craft negotiation strategies and close contracts with optimal terms for Skookum.
Establish Statements of Work / Service Level Agreements and ensure supplier performance using metrics. Metrics will be developed and maintained using both Skookum’s Workday enterprise system as well as BI tools.
Develop an understanding of the AbilityOne Mandatory Product Purchasing policy with the National Industries of the Blind (NIB). Ensure the program requirements are met both at the corporate and site levels, including the rigorous reporting requirements.
Ability to analyze spending data and present data to RVP’s and other managers to facilitate data-based spending decisions.
Using Robotic Process Automation (RPA), available from the Reliability and Asset Management team, develop procurement processes to automate and interface between suppliers, procurement, and accounts payable.
Establish and maintain a training program centered around procurement policies and existing national agreements which may require travel to facilitate.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of all product and service needs and industry trends.
Build effective working relationships with suppliers.
Assist with new contract startups by providing on-site training on procurement policies and existing national agreements which may require additional travel.
Ensure maximum utilization of authorized discounts with all suppliers (i.e. GSA, Omnia, Sourcewell, etc.)
Develop and track initial and annual training for all organization purchasers. Analyze purchases to ensure compliance with corporate, federal, state, and contract compliance.
Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal direct supervision.
Be a solution driven team member focused on exceptional results and opportunities.
Additional travel as required.
All Other Duties as Assigned*
You'd make an excellent Strategic Sourcing Manager if you:
Consider yourself a people person.
Love working on collaborative teams.
Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.
Take pride in your work.
Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.
Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible full-time employees.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment
Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
Potential shared earning bonus
Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Summary of desired skills and experience for the Skookum Strategic Sourcing Manager
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Finance required
5 – 8 years of previous experience in Procurement or Supply Chain required
Equivalent combination of experience and education allowed.
Deep understanding of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’s insurance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
To Apply : Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application.
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Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process.
I f you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at
(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@skookum.org .
Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify
Please submit a resume if you do not currently see an opportunity but are interested in working for Skookum
Skookum has carried forward our social mission "creating opportunities for people with disabilities" in all that we aspire to be. From our humble beginnings in small-town America, we have grown to be the best value provider of choice in the defense industrial complex and aerospace manufacturing sectors. Skookum does this by first investing in our people.
Skookum’s customers rely on Skookum to consistently deliver a quality product on time so that the customer in turn can accomplish their jobs. This drives Skookum’s core value proposition – We meet our mission when our customer meets their mission.
This philosophy is critical to our success as a team. At Skookum, we work diligently to sharpen our leaders’ skills so they can provide exceptional client support. Skookum is dedicated to ensuring specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training methods are employed across the nation. Skookum is a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention.
We offer competitive wages and benefits, including providing professional growth opportunities. Working at Skookum is not just a job; it's a career to be proud of that allows us to positively influence others' lives each day! We currently support over 1,300 employees in 13 states, and we are growing every day across the nation.