This cross functional role will focus on operational buying activities/initiatives across our client portfolios. The successful candidate will bring specific background acumen in categories including: Technology Real Estate Facilities HR Transportation/Logistics MRO Meetings/Events/Travel Professional Services (Engineering, Financial and Research Services, Complementary Workforce, Business Services, Legal) S/he must be able to interface with, influence and win support from Client sourcing and stakeholder management, along with key suppliers. A clear understanding of stakeholder needs and core sourcing methodologies will be a key differentiator, along with the proven ability to efficiently organize, develop, manage, and deliver Client projects and a background developing, communicating and formally presenting Sourcing Initiatives. Key Accountabilities Sourcing Solutions Research and source appropriate suppliers to deliver against Customer requirements Drive compliance within area of responsibility, increasing the use of preferred suppliers where possible Own and deliver Savings against the Operational Sourcing plan; including financial reporting to meet the business objectives/targets Drive compliance to the preferred supplier list to provide incremental savings opportunities Lead re-education and advise customers and stakeholders on total procurement activities from requisition to payment within defined commodities, highlighting any opportunities to improve workflow and drive adherence to Customer procurement policies Prepare RFX requirements to execute competitive bid events (RFP, RFI, RFQ, or reverse auction) Manage sourcing projects from proposal development through to sourcing strategy to recommended supplier selection and final negotiation of pricing and terms of contracts Comply with all relevant XPS sourcing methodology & guidelines Deliver the customer specific Operational/Tactical Sourcing commodity strategy as directed by the category / customer owner Liaise with the Sourcing Analysts to undertake monthly spend analytics within managed categories of scope to identify opportunities and tactical initiatives Manage day-to-day commercial interactions between Customers and Suppliers to conform to contract Supplier Management Develop and maintain Xchanging client(s) supplier relationships Assist in performance reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate supplier performance and make recommendations to address issues and exploit opportunities Perform analysis of supplier spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements Stakeholder Management Work with and across client stakeholder groups to define needs and aggregate wherever possible Act as liaison between the client stakeholders and the suppliers to determine if optimal approach to meeting validated business requirements Provide input to client stakeholders on budget and strategy development based on market/supplier pricing Communicate to stakeholders and management regarding status of projects and initiatives Educate and guide client stakeholders regarding value of adopting and complying with sourcing policies, procedures, tools, and processes General/Projects Perform analysis of spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements Extend the reach of Xchanging sourcing solutions by exercising appropriate influence within project teams, customer groups, and peer groups Facilitate and be part of client project teams, or directly address specific sourcing issues, working with client stakeholders and procurement and sourcing management to reach resolutions Ensure client sourcing guidelines are understood and followed Ensure all standards as defined by the Xchanging and their clients are followed and enforced