Strategic Sourcing Manager - HR

Briarlake Partners is a strategic sourcing focused recruiting firm. We are working with a global manufacturing client seeking a Category Manager to join our client's global procurement organization. This role will develop category strategies and run strategic sourcing projects for human resource categories (benefits, talent acquisition and retention, learning, etc....).This role requires being in the Austin, TX office two to three days a week. Our client is offering relocation assistance for candidates willing to move to the Austin area.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:8+ years of strategic sourcing experience with a focus on HR categoriesBuilding category strategiesContract negotiation and contract managementComfort and rigorous process in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelingBroad knowledge of risk management practices and principlesSound fiscal knowledge base in order to develop clear, concise measurements for agreements that are tied to strategic goals and demonstrate value to the enterpriseStrong relationship-building/relationship management skillsAbility to effectively lead cross-functional teamsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, etc...BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related; MBA or equivalent preferred