We are currently looking for a Full Time Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Strategic Sourcing Section team located at the Jim Thorpe Building working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary:

Strategic Sourcing Manager develops long-term strategies to find, evaluate, and manage suppliers for critical goods/services, focusing on reducing costs, mitigating risks, and maximizing value beyond simple purchasing. This involves market analysis, complex contract negotiation, and collaborating with internal teams to align procurement with business goals. Key duties include negotiating and executing strategic contracts, creating category strategies, managing vendor relationships, analyzing spend, and implementing sourcing strategies that ensure cost-efficiency, quality, and risk reduction all while leveraging data and market trends.

Responsibilities:

* Develops and maintains documentation as appropriate -- files, logs, records, reports, etc.
* Ensures employees and resources complete assigned training and development
* Maintains knowledge of, follows, and enforces all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
* Plans staff to meet operational needs
* Develops, communicates, monitors location- or function-specific procedures and guidelines
* Monitors and improves work performance of assigned teams as a whole and as individuals
* Oversees and manages assigned area
* Meets goals by establishing productivity, quality and service standards, and identifies improvement opportunities
* Serves as a member of the leadership team, providing input on overall strategic direction of the institution and serves on various committees
* Ensures all outcomes and deliverables meet organizational goals, objectives, and quality standards
* Prepares weekly reports
* Strategic Planning and Execution
Develop, implement and manage sourcing strategies to meet business objectives and enhance competitive advantage

* Analyze market trends, supplier landscapes, and spend data to identify sourcing opportunities.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for sourcing activities.

* Supplier Relationship Management
Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes

* Build and maintain long-term relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure optimal performance.
* Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and resolve issues to ensure compliance with contracts and quality standards
* Cost Management and Optimization
Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic negotiations, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.

* Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitive pricing and terms.
Implement value-engineering initiatives to optimize the total cost of ownership.

* Contract Management and Negotiation
Lead complex contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with Nation policies and legal requirements

* Draft, review, and manage supplier agreements, including pricing structures, service-level agreements, and key terms in partnership with Legal.
* Cross-Functional and Compliance
Partner with internal customers, including finance, operations, headquarters, housing, and legal to align sourcing strategies with business needs

* Act as a key point of contact for procurement-related inquiries and issue resolution.
* Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams on procurement best practices.
Risk Management and Compliance

* Assess and mitigate supplier-related risks, including financial, operational, and reputational risks
* Ensure sourcing activities comply with Nation policies, ethical standards, sovereignty, and regulatory requirements.
* Develop contingency plans to address potential supply chain disruptions
* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:

Essential:
* Ability to collaborate with and or coordinate efforts of others
* Ability to adapt to new technological environments
* Ability to prepare clear and concise role-specific reports
* Ability to accept criticism and constructive feedback
* Ability to communicate complex and technical financial concepts to non-finance professionals
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Ensures compliance
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
* Resolves conflicts among personnel, projects and schedules
* Delegates to appropriate personnel and follows-up to ensure required results and standards are met
* Must be detail-oriented
* Must be self-motivated
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge of industry best practices
* Knowledge of contract language, structure, development and approval process as relevant to position responsibilities and scope
* Thorough knowledge of cost allocation plans, indirect cost, contract support cost, 2 CFR Part 200, 2 CFR 255-Cost Principles for State, Local and Tribal Governments and other applicable regulations
* Basic project management skills, including communication, scope, and schedules
* Understanding of business fundamentals, processes, and documentation
* Possesses working knowledge of applying business analysis and analytics
* knowledge of supply chain management best practices, budgeting, and logistics practices and how they relate to EAM
* Ability to choose solutions to challenges and make informed decisions by collecting relevant information and data and considering multiple viewpoints, cost-benefit, core values, etc.
* Define problems, collect data and establish facts
* Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate
* Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
* Interpersonal skills to motivate, investigate, inspire
* Ability to write clearly, concisely, and accurately (e.g. Reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals demonstrating logic focus, critical thinking, and clarity with a diverse group of people, including employees, clients, general public, outside entities, administrative staff, and co-workers)

Skills:

Essential:
* Possess strong skills in modern office procedure and business etiquette
* Leadership and collaboration skills to drive cross-functional initiatives and influence key stakeholders
* Must possess effective interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain working relationships with tribal officials, government agencies, employees and the public 
* Must be flexible and be able to adapt to last minute changes
* Skilled in operating a computer and/or other equipment related to specific role (i.e. automated currency counters, calculator, projector, binding machine, other related office equipment)
* Excellent Phone Skills

Experience:

Essential:
* 5 years directly related experience
* 10 years directly related experience

Education:

Essential:
* Bachelors Other

Credentials:

Essential:
* Standard Driver's License
* Pass gaming background check
* Pass general background check

Working Conditions:

Essential:
* Pass pre-employment drug test
* Mix of office/non-office settings
* Requires light travel

Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation.  It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
Vision:
*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
Core Values:
*The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork