Aflac · 22 hours ago
Sourcing Manager I
Columbus, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expAflac is a Fortune 500 company and an industry leader in voluntary insurance products. They are seeking a Sourcing Manager I who will implement and maintain contract management systems, collaborate with internal partners to develop contract templates, and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
FinanceFinancial ServicesHealth CareInsurance
Responsibilities
Implements and maintains contract management systems and tools to support the entire contract lifecycle
Monitors and reports on the status of contracts, including milestones, compliance, and renewals
Collaborates with internal partners to develop contract templates, clauses, and workflows
Perform supplier/contract due diligence based on low and medium risk assessment
Sets contracting approach, templates, clause libraries, and standardized contract language
Responsible for validating and reviewing contracts in accordance with Aflac guidelines
Responsible for contract workspace; create contract headers, contract workspace using appropriate templates and contract compliance tool
Archive the counter signed contracts in the CLM tool
Ensure that contract documentation is properly stored, categorized, and accessible for audits and reviews
Support the Category Manager with negotiations during sourcing events and supports crossfunctional teams in a matrixed environment
Support the category teams in maintaining a sourcing pipeline to identify items needing to be sourced, a timeframe for their sourcing, and resources to be involved
Plans end to end sourcing events and follows execution to ensure timely completion
Analyze contract performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and maintain functioning relationships with suppliers
Strong stakeholder and vendor partnership and influence, including the ability to explain contract and risk concepts at a high level
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of sourcing principals, indirect procurement, supplier analysis, RFP and primary and secondary research methods
Skilled in conducting financial/cost analysis, business case development, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and decision modeling
Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communication and team facilitation skills to effectively interact and negotiate with senior management, internal and external customers, and suppliers
Aptitude for conceptualizing, communicating and selling new concepts while also being able to take an analytic approach to problem solving and strategic development
Strong personal computer skills with experience in MS Office
Ability to establish and develop effective relationships with internal and external partners
Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology or Supply Chain Management
2+ years of professional job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Strong personal computer skills with experience in SAP and Ariba
Strong software knowledge, Cloud, Microsoft, Salesforce, SaaS
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health care flexible spending
Dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
Annual bonuses
An opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
Up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
State-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
Other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
Company
Aflac
Aflac is a company that offers individuals and companies supplemental disability insurance.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1974-06-14IPO
Leadership Team
JR Shamley
SVP National Accounts Business Development & Growth Solutions
Matthew D. Owenby
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer and Corporate Services Executive
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