Associate - Sourcing Manager

Associate - Sourcing Manager

Primary Responsibilities: Support IT Projects Services Procurement Team’s operational activities & transactions globally, challenging levels of excellence through the full process lifecycle & optimizing usage of Vendor Management Solutions (VMS) platforms.

• Collaborate well with internal stakeholders to understand their IT Project Services needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies that drive client success and business results.

• You will partner with aligned Category Management to establish, identify, and refine process improvements and relationship management (both internal and external).

• Building and maintain professional relationships with vendors and ensuring vendor performance meets organizational standards. 

• Work cooperatively with Global sourcing teammates to meet common objectives.

• Update, maintain and create procedural guidelines, SharePoint sites and resource documents. 

• Identify opportunities educate the business on souring Services and Contingent Labor Best Practices

• Ensure compliance and utilization of strategic programs and adherence to executed agreements including pricing, processes and policies.

• Partner with ITPS team to intake requirements, qualify and define opportunities for reporting requirements.

• Apply analysis and trends to global sourcing category operations support. 

• Consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism in behavior and performance.

• Focus on continuous learning regarding sourcing best practices through partnership with a variety of internal teams and gain experience in global sourcing systems. 

• Maintaining emphasis on Communication, Mailbox & Vendor Management System dashboard management.

Minimum Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We are looking for someone excited to join our organization.  If you meet the minimum requirements below, you are encouraged to apply to be considered for this role. 

• Minimum 5-6 years of experience or equivalent work in Sourcing and Procurement

• Knowledge of Professional Services/Contingent Workforce/Labor Sourcing best practices within a centralized sourced model, including exposure to supply chain and demand management planning.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey procurement strategies, updates, and results to stakeholders and team members.

• Knowledge of the key aspects of the RFI/RFP/RFQ and sourcing process

• Technology or Clerical & Professional - Contingent Workforce/ Professional Services Sourcing experience.

• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, understanding of how to effectively use 

• Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced and complex environment, working in very strong collaborative team environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Deliver first class service to our customers & improve end user experience

• Thrive in a dynamic environment

• Excellent prioritization and time management skills

Additional Qualifications:

• Proactively engage with internal clients in a consultative manner to develop value added opportunities and holistic sourcing strategies.

• Enhance risk assessment and mitigation skills to identify potential risks associated with contingent labor and develop strategies to minimize their impact.                                                                                              

• Ability to identify and address challenges related to contingent workforce/professional services procurement with innovative and effective solutions.                                                                                        

• Familiarity with procurement and vendor management software tools                                       

• Commitment to continuous improvement in knowledge of procurement processes and strategies through feedback, evaluation, and the implementation of best practices.      

• Improve proficiency in using data analytics to assess workforce trends, supplier performance, and cost implications, enabling informed decision-making.                                    

• Ability to conduct market/industry/supplier analysis and synthesize data into a consumable format

• CCWP or CCWP SOW Mgmt. Expert certifications (preferred, not required)

About Us

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small business, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. We are proud of our reputation as one of the world’s most admired companies, and we know that it’s our people who make us successful. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees are welcomed, valued, and able to bring their authentic selves and best work forward.