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If you're passionate about sourcing strategy, vendor management, data-driven decision making, and have a deep understanding of retail point-of-sale solutions, this is the perfect opportunity to lead and make a significant impact. You'll oversee our sourcing and vendor management team while collaborating with cross-functional procurement teams to leverage IMS spend and achieve ambitious client goals. \nSummary/Objective: \nThe Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead the sourcing and vendor management function by developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize costs, ensure supplier quality, and support business objectives. This position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple vendor relationships, sourcing projects, and team initiatives simultaneously. The role requires deep expertise in retail point-of-sale categories (print, display, and branded merchandise), strong negotiation capabilities, and the ability to provide data-driven insights to guide procurement strategy. This position reports to the AVP of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing. \nEssential Functions: \nProvides sourcing direction and recommendations to procurement teams to best leverage company spend and achieve client goals \nAnalyzes sourcing data, spend patterns, and vendor performance metrics to generate actionable insights and identify optimization opportunities \nDevelops and maintains Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel models to track sourcing metrics, KPIs, and business intelligence \nCollaborates with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies \nStays current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging sourcing opportunities in retail point-of-sale categories \nManages, develops, and mentors the sourcing and vendor management team to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence \nDevelops and executes strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize IMS spend and drive cost savings across vendor base \nConduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and vendor assessment to identify sourcing opportunities and best-in-class suppliers \nLeads vendor selection, evaluation, and onboarding processes while ensuring compliance and quality standards \nManages vendor relationships, including regular performance reviews, business reviews, and development initiatives to maximize partner value \nResolves vendor issues, manages performance problems, and implements corrective actions when necessary \nLeads vendor risk assessment, compliance verification, and business continuity planning \nParticipates in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional meetings to enhance sourcing operations \nPerforms other duties as assigned by leadership \nWHO ARE YOU? \nRequired Software/Technical Proficiency: \nAdvanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling, advanced formulas) \nPower BI (dashboard development, data visualization, experience a strong plus) \nProcurement or supply chain management systems \nMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) \nProject management tools and systems \nProfessional Competencies: \n5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or vendor management experience in retail point-of-sale or related categories \nExtensive knowledge of print, display, and branded merchandise sourcing and production \nProven experience with both domestic and international sourcing and vendor management \nStrong data analysis and business intelligence capabilities with ability to translate data into strategic recommendations \nExceptional negotiation and contract management skills \nDemonstrated vendor relationship management and partnership development experience \nStrong problem-solving capabilities and ability to manage complex vendor situations \nTeam leadership and people management experience \nStrategic thinking with focus on cost optimization and value creation \nExcellent communication and presentation skills \nUnderstanding of supply chain, logistics, and quality standards \nProject management capabilities \nWhat we offer: \nComprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, profit sharing and 401(k) with match, and generous paid time off policy. In addition, IMS has a robust peer recognition program, training and development opportunities, and a commitment to growing and enhancing our organizational culture. \nThis role has a salary band of $75,000-92,000\nIMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\n$75,000-92,000\nOmnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.\nOmnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.\nLink to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice\nFor US Job Seekers:\nIt is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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