Strategic Sourcing Program Manager

Location:

Providence, RI, US, 02903West Greenwich, RI, US, 02817

Requisition ID: 16261

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3466342-1&h=1955860405&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.igt.com%2F&a=www.igt.com) .

Responsibilities

As a global leader in gaming, IGT’s success depends on hiring great people who represent the diverse customers and players we serve around the world. No matter the role, our employees enjoy an inclusive, respectful culture that rewards excellence and honors and respects the uniqueness of everyone. We are committed to providing opportunities for all to grow and chip in today, tomorrow and far into the future. You can take pride in working for an organization that gives back to its communities through a companywide dedication to sustainability in all its forms. We are intentional about leaving a positive imprint on each other and our surrounding communities.

The Strategic Sourcing Program Manager leads all aspects the sourcing strategy of contingent workers for our global organization and achieve efficient productivity, quality and cost efficiency to support overall business objectives by sourcing the highest-value services and talent on a global basis.

The position is based in Rhode Island and is expected to work 50% of their time in one of our offices (West Greenwich or Providence). Will report directly to the Sr. Manager of Global Talent Acquisition Operations & Corporate Recruitment.

About the Role:

• Act as IGT’s contractual point of contact with aligned suppliers, leading strategic sourcing engagement activities (RFPs, negotiations, contracting, governance etc.) and ongoing relationship.

• Runs the end-to-end lifecycle of contingent workers. This includes the initial rate card negotiation with the vendor, the onboarding of the contingent worker, and the renewal and termination of contracts.

• Negotiates rates on a global centralized capacity and defines Fixed Price engagements to ensure stability and consistency in all projects.

• Partner with Procurement, Business, and Finance teams to develop comprehensive strategies for contingent workforce utilization, ensuring alignment across business units

• Build and maintain dashboards to track contingent workforce costs, spend analysis, and Return on Investment, communicating findings and actionable insights to executive team members.

• Identifies strategic partners in key crucial geographies. Lead regional implementation.

• Conduct regular supplier reviews, including performance evaluations, contract negotiations, and quality assessments to ensure top-quality talent is being provided while increasing cost savings.

• Provides outstanding customer service by surpassing clients' expectations prioritizing their requirements, genuinely caring about their success, personalizing their experience, and proactively operate with a continuous improvement mentality.

• Reduce overall costs associated with high cost consulting (multi-vendor and global approach)

• Develops strong, positive relationships with key business partners while building and developing category strategy, driving alignment, and handling risk and issues

• Agree with partners to guarantee projects delivery, support required, agreement on terms and processes. Partner with vendors and suppliers to generate innovation and efficiency.

• Communicate, monitor, and enthusiastically run compliance with the sourcing strategy and/or business process

• Implement comprehensive auditing procedures to ensure supplier compliance with contractual agreements, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.

• Proactively defines requirements to enable continuous improvement and works with internal partners to ensure the latest market research and analytics drive category strategy

• Partner with cross functional departments across the business to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Support payment process with Accounts Payable (AP) to ensure net payment terms are being satisfied

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

• 5+ years of experience in contingent workforce strategy development and implementation

• Experience leading third-party supplier contracts, with a detailed understanding of Terms and Conditions of the Master Service Agreement, Statements of Work and Fee Schedules.

• Strong experience in leading supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring supplier compliance highly motivated, self-starter, diligent, excellent prioritization, cross functional player

• Standout colleague with excellent interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, supply chain management or appliable field or equivalent experience.

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships

• Decision making

• Drive results

• Foster innovation

• Personal energy

• Self-leadership

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IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and any other personal attributes protected by federal, state, or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

At IGT, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $76,179 - $180,000. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses . In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit www.igt.com .