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Strategic Sourcing & Catalog Manager

Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Details
  • Req No : 105925
  • Number of Position : 1
  • Priority : High
Location

Atlanta, GA 30339, USA

Employment Type
  • Work Authorization Status : greencard, h1b, h4ead, l2ead, opt, uscitizen
  • Duration : 6 months+
  • Location : Onsite
Technical Profile
  • Professional Experience : 15 years
  • Primary Skills : Strategic sourcing, Catalog Management, Oracle and Jagger, Negotiation
  • Additional Notes : contract

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Catalog Manager to join their team. This position is responsible for strategy development, execution, leading sourcing events, and negotiating best in class terms and conditions with suppliers according to approved processes to mitigate risk. The scope is for our Field Business Unit to join our team, which has over 3500 suppliers, over 140 branches and 1100 requisitioners.

This role strategic mission is to maximize our catalog purchases, reduce our supplier base by both consolidating and leveraging strategic partners, and collaborates with the wider PSM (Procurement and Supply Management) team to execute supply chain strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Essential Job Functions (List in order of priority):
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals to achieve departmental goals and foster a high-performing culture.
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Oversee the optimization of catalog processes and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations while driving user adoption of catalog tools.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and implement catalog improvements that enhance the end-user experience.
  • Utilize expertise in Oracle and Jaggaer systems to streamline catalog management processes and data integrity.
  • Monitor and analyze catalog performance metrics, using insights to guide decision-making and drive improvements.
  • Collaborate within PSM, Leadership, and various operational departments to advance the company's initiatives to meet company goals.
  • Develop relationships with the branch members to support the creation of a world-class procurement experience.
  • Ensure that all sourcing activities, comply with company policies, relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, including import/export regulations and trade compliance.
  • Identify and lead cross-functional and continuous improvement activities.
  • Host monthly/quarterly meetings with internal stakeholders to solicit feedback, develop and implement action plans to improve team performance
  • Identify supplier performance gaps and communicate these to PSM Leadership as appropriate.  
  • Participates in supplier performance management initiatives with other internal stakeholders.
  • Leads/support Quarterly Business Reviews, develops, and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers to foster long-term partnerships and ensure business continuity.
  • Develop and drive opportunities to eliminate waste from the overall supply chain, with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Conduct benchmarking studies and gather market intelligence to stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and competitive pricing.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Expert understanding of strategic sourcing and procurement best practices, processes, procedures and strategies.
  • Proven experience in catalog management, retail industry experience a plus.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.
  • Ability to work with ambiguous data and transform it into a clear story for analysis and decision-making.
  • Understand total spend, pricing structure, commercial terms, market influencers that impact materials or services, purchased finished products, and manufactured assemblies with a particular knowledge of market dynamics, cost drivers, and supply chain.
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills including TCO approach.
  • Experience with ERP systems, Spend Data Analytics & Reporting, eSourcing, eAuctions and contract management systems.
  • Skilled at change management; well-honed “radar” for stakeholder management
  • Proactive, dynamic, self-driven, able to achieve results utilizing data and collaboration as key tools of influence.
  • Exceptional persuasion and interpersonal skills to interact with suppliers, business leaders, and all other internal stakeholders.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Oracle; Advanced Excel abilities (pivot tables, VLookup, macros, charting/graphing).
  • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency to deliver results.

Required Work Experience:

  • 10+ years of sourcing experience, specifically catalog management.  
  • 8+ years leading Procurement teams at a Managerial level.
  • 5+ years in the OEM elevator industry or similar business
  • Required Education, Certification, Training:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree required: Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration. Experience instead of a degree will be considered.

Preferred:

  • Masters in Business Administration
  • Certifications: Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or PMP desired.

Salary/Rate: $65-$68/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

  • Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
  • Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

  • Conduct recorded video interviews
  • Transcribe interviews
  • Summarize candidate responses
  • Generate job-related insights
  • Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

  • The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
  • The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

  • A technical interview
  • A coding challenge
  • A case study
  • A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection: +

Every candidate’s profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate: +

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

  • Request a non-AI interview path
  • Ask how your data is being used
  • Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
  • Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
  • Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment: +

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We’re committed to a hiring process that is:

  • Transparent
  • Compliant
  • Equitable
  • Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We’re excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity: +

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Strategic Sourcing & Catalog Manager

Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Current job openings at Peterson Technology Partners
Details
  • Req No : 105925
  • Number of Position : 1
  • Priority : High
Location

Atlanta, GA 30339, USA

Employment Type
  • Work Authorization Status : greencard, h1b, h4ead, l2ead, opt, uscitizen
  • Duration : 6 months+
  • Location : Onsite
Technical Profile
  • Professional Experience : 15 years
  • Primary Skills : Strategic sourcing, Catalog Management, Oracle and Jagger, Negotiation
  • Additional Notes : contract

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Catalog Manager to join their team. This position is responsible for strategy development, execution, leading sourcing events, and negotiating best in class terms and conditions with suppliers according to approved processes to mitigate risk. The scope is for our Field Business Unit to join our team, which has over 3500 suppliers, over 140 branches and 1100 requisitioners.

This role strategic mission is to maximize our catalog purchases, reduce our supplier base by both consolidating and leveraging strategic partners, and collaborates with the wider PSM (Procurement and Supply Management) team to execute supply chain strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Essential Job Functions (List in order of priority):
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals to achieve departmental goals and foster a high-performing culture.
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Oversee the optimization of catalog processes and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations while driving user adoption of catalog tools.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and implement catalog improvements that enhance the end-user experience.
  • Utilize expertise in Oracle and Jaggaer systems to streamline catalog management processes and data integrity.
  • Monitor and analyze catalog performance metrics, using insights to guide decision-making and drive improvements.
  • Collaborate within PSM, Leadership, and various operational departments to advance the company's initiatives to meet company goals.
  • Develop relationships with the branch members to support the creation of a world-class procurement experience.
  • Ensure that all sourcing activities, comply with company policies, relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, including import/export regulations and trade compliance.
  • Identify and lead cross-functional and continuous improvement activities.
  • Host monthly/quarterly meetings with internal stakeholders to solicit feedback, develop and implement action plans to improve team performance
  • Identify supplier performance gaps and communicate these to PSM Leadership as appropriate.  
  • Participates in supplier performance management initiatives with other internal stakeholders.
  • Leads/support Quarterly Business Reviews, develops, and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers to foster long-term partnerships and ensure business continuity.
  • Develop and drive opportunities to eliminate waste from the overall supply chain, with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Conduct benchmarking studies and gather market intelligence to stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and competitive pricing.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Expert understanding of strategic sourcing and procurement best practices, processes, procedures and strategies.
  • Proven experience in catalog management, retail industry experience a plus.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.
  • Ability to work with ambiguous data and transform it into a clear story for analysis and decision-making.
  • Understand total spend, pricing structure, commercial terms, market influencers that impact materials or services, purchased finished products, and manufactured assemblies with a particular knowledge of market dynamics, cost drivers, and supply chain.
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills including TCO approach.
  • Experience with ERP systems, Spend Data Analytics & Reporting, eSourcing, eAuctions and contract management systems.
  • Skilled at change management; well-honed “radar” for stakeholder management
  • Proactive, dynamic, self-driven, able to achieve results utilizing data and collaboration as key tools of influence.
  • Exceptional persuasion and interpersonal skills to interact with suppliers, business leaders, and all other internal stakeholders.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Oracle; Advanced Excel abilities (pivot tables, VLookup, macros, charting/graphing).
  • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency to deliver results.

Required Work Experience:

  • 10+ years of sourcing experience, specifically catalog management.  
  • 8+ years leading Procurement teams at a Managerial level.
  • 5+ years in the OEM elevator industry or similar business
  • Required Education, Certification, Training:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree required: Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration. Experience instead of a degree will be considered.

Preferred:

  • Masters in Business Administration
  • Certifications: Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or PMP desired.

Salary/Rate: $65-$68/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

  • Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
  • Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

  • Conduct recorded video interviews
  • Transcribe interviews
  • Summarize candidate responses
  • Generate job-related insights
  • Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

  • The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
  • The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

  • A technical interview
  • A coding challenge
  • A case study
  • A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection: +

Every candidate’s profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate: +

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

  • Request a non-AI interview path
  • Ask how your data is being used
  • Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
  • Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
  • Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment: +

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We’re committed to a hiring process that is:

  • Transparent
  • Compliant
  • Equitable
  • Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We’re excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity: +

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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