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Sourcing Manager I
The Company:
Aflac Columbus
The Location: GA, US, 31999
The Division:
U.S. Strategy
Job Id:
7433
Salary Range:
$44,000 - $100,000
Job Posting End Date: February 20, 2025
We?ve Got You Under Our Wing
We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all?The Aflac Way.
Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune?s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there's a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.
Worker Designation
This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
What does it take to be successful at Aflac?
Acting with Integrity
Communicating Effectively
Pursuing Self-Development
Serving Customers
Supporting Change
Supporting Organizational Goals
Working with Diverse Populations
What does it take to be successful in this role?
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
Strong personal computer skills with experience in SAP and Ariba preferred
Education & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology or Supply Chain Management
2+ years of professional job-related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Education & Experience Preferred
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
Travel
10%
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Implements and maintains contract management systems and tools to support the entire contract lifecycle
Monitors and repots on the status of contracts, including milestones, compliance, and renewals
Collaborates with internal partners to develop contract templets, clauses, and workflows
Perform supplier/contract due diligence based on low and medium risk assessment
Sets contracting approach, templets, clause libraries, and standardized contract language
Responsible for validating, reviewing contracts in accordance with Aflac guidelines
Responsible for contract workspace; create contract headers, contract workspace using appropriate templets 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
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 for the company while mitigating risks
Performs other related duties as required.
Total Rewards
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive.
pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is
$44,000 to $100,000
In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including 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, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.
On an annual basis, you'll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.
Nearest Major Market:Columbus GA
The Company:
Aflac Columbus
The Location: GA, US, 31999
The Division:
U.S. Strategy
Job Id:
7433
Salary Range:
$44,000 - $100,000
Job Posting End Date: February 20, 2025
We?ve Got You Under Our Wing
We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all?The Aflac Way.
Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune?s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there's a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.
Worker Designation
This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
What does it take to be successful at Aflac?
Acting with Integrity
Communicating Effectively
Pursuing Self-Development
Serving Customers
Supporting Change
Supporting Organizational Goals
Working with Diverse Populations
What does it take to be successful in this role?
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
Strong personal computer skills with experience in SAP and Ariba preferred
Education & Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology or Supply Chain Management
2+ years of professional job-related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Education & Experience Preferred
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
Travel
10%
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Implements and maintains contract management systems and tools to support the entire contract lifecycle
Monitors and repots on the status of contracts, including milestones, compliance, and renewals
Collaborates with internal partners to develop contract templets, clauses, and workflows
Perform supplier/contract due diligence based on low and medium risk assessment
Sets contracting approach, templets, clause libraries, and standardized contract language
Responsible for validating, reviewing contracts in accordance with Aflac guidelines
Responsible for contract workspace; create contract headers, contract workspace using appropriate templets 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
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 for the company while mitigating risks
Performs other related duties as required.
Total Rewards
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive.
pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is
$44,000 to $100,000
In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including 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, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.
On an annual basis, you'll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.
Nearest Major Market:Columbus GA
Key Skills Required
AccountingMS OfficeAnalysisBusiness AdministrationBusiness CaseBusiness Case DevelopmentCommunicationComplianceContract ComplianceContract DocumentationContract ManagementContractingCost AnalysisDevelopmentDiligenceDocumentationDue DiligenceFacilitation skillsIndirect ProcurementInsuranceInterpersonal CommunicationLeadershipLicensureManagementManagement SystemsPerformance DataPipelinePresentationProblem SolvingResearchResearch MethodsSecondary ResearchSenior ManagementStrategySupply ChainSupply Chain ManagementTeam FacilitationWorkspace
Job Overview
Job Function: Other
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Not Specified
Experience Level: Not Specified
Salary: $44,000 - $100,000 / Annual Salary
Experience: 2 - 3 yrs
Contact Information
Company about us: At Aflac, we understand that life is full of unexpected twists and turns. That's why we have been committed to providing individuals and businesses with the confidence and security they need for over 60 years. With over 50 million satisfied customers worldwide, Aflac is a trusted and reliable name in...
Company Name: Aflac
Recruiting People: HR Department
Website: http://www.aflac.com
Headquarter: Columbus, GA, USA 31999
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: 10000+ Employees
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