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　　Job Description

　　About the Role

　　As Director of Strategic Sourcing, you will help lead sourcing and procurement across multiple categories, including Professional Services, Marketing, Advertising, and HR, at The New York Times. We rely on your leadership and expertise in category management, sourcing strategy and execution, and supplier relationship management.

　　You will set long-term strategic goals for your team and influence cross-departmental initiatives and strategies. Your leadership extends to leading complex processes and projects to successful completion. As an influential expert, you inspire your team by helping them understand our long-term goals and direction.

　　Your responsibilities include collaborating with executives, partners, internal customers, supporting functions, legal, and cybersecurity. You will work with Strategic Sourcing leadership and teams to develop and align category strategies with the needs of our partners throughout the enterprise. An important aspect of your role will be to manage a supply base to increase growth and profitability across all of The New York Times.

　　Reporting directly to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing, this role, based in New York, NY, offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office and two days remote. You will lead a team of two sourcing managers, empowering them to excel in their roles and identifying and cultivating top organizational talent.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Direct the sourcing, procurement and contracting processes for multiple categories.

　　Spearhead the development of sourcing strategies, influencing team initiatives.

　　Take charge of complex processes, projects, RFx, negotiations or deals, ensuring successful completion.

　　Develop and uphold the best category management practices and strategies for assigned categories.

　　Foster a shared vision within the team, influencing strategies while empowering team members to excel.

　　Provide leadership, support talent development, employee engagement, performance management, and training.

　　Provide insight and identify new opportunities and process improvements.

　　Contribute as a valued member of the Strategic Sourcing leadership team.

　　Manage and develop 2 strategic sourcing associates

　　Maintain relationships with internal customers, team members, and partners.

　　Lead proactive contract lifecycle management (CLM) for designated categories.

　　Identify and generate opportunities for cost savings within the procurement processes.

　　Develop and track metrics to measure success and effectiveness of sourcing efforts.

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, Finance or similar field is required.

　　10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing at a senior level.

　　Experience developing and executing category management strategies across an enterprise.

　　Expertise in supplier development across regions, high-level negotiations, leading/participating on multi-functional projects, and team development.

　　Project Management experience.

　　Proficiency working with all levels of management and departments.

　　Experience managing and partnering with suppliers and company partners.

　　Proficiency in applying category intelligence, market conditions, spend data, and analytics.

　　Lean experience beneficial.

　　Excellent collaboration skills.

　　Understanding of the core values of The New York Times.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, Finance or a related field.

　　Certification from ISM or in supply chain management.

　　Experience working in a media or publishing industry setting.

　　The annual base pay range for this role is between $170,000 and $205,000.

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　　If you see a job opening here that might be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid parental leave and much more.

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　　Employee-driven benefits

　　If you see a job opening here that might be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid parental leave and much more.

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