Sourcing Manager: Marketing &Professional Services - Remote

Job DescriptionThe Realogy Procurement team works in close partnership with the business units (BUs) and Brands within Realogy and supports functions to identify and execute opportunities to manage expenses through strategic sourcing, demand management, process reengineering, & supplier management. Job Summary: The Sourcing Manager in this role will perform the following responsibilities:Manage/Identify a pipeline of sourcing projects and their related services with category focus on marketing, managed services, and/or professional services.Support to marketing and business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, improve supplier performance, and reduce risk within the category [focus on XX].Create competitive opportunities within the marketplace by leveraging various resources (e.g., benchmarking/advisory companies, professional associations) and using RFIs, and/or RFPs.Lead rigorous analysis of spend data (should-cost modeling, cost benefit analysis, total cost of ownership) and industry dynamics (supply, demand, competition) to identify savings opportunities and prioritize procurement initiatives.Develop and deliver presentations on the opportunities, best practices, and issues for alignment and management approval.Act as the liaison across all process stakeholders including Business, Finance, Legal, and InfoSec.Monitor supplier performance and manage ongoing supplier relationships, including conformity to contract performance, resolution of payment disputes and activity related to critical dates (extensions, renewals, price adjustments, etc.).Prepare supporting documentation for sourcing projects- Comply with, and complete in a timely manner all due diligence and approval tasks required in conjunction with the Brand/BU to enable contract execution. Track financial performance of each spend subcategory and define budgetary impacts including actuals, budgeted, and unbudgeted savings.Prepare purchase order requests where applicable.Act as an advocate and a trusted advisor to Brand/BU colleagues; andIdentify continuous process improvements and maintain an awareness of latest buying techniques, tools, trends, relevant regulations, and market competitiveness information. Criteria for Successful Candidate Attributes/Skills Strong sense of ownership and responsibilityApproaches change with a positive attitudeWillingness to make decisions, while ensuring buy in from stakeholdersHighly analyticalAbility to quickly learn and assimilate business and technical knowledgeAbility to analyze complex concepts and report back in simple termsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to act independentlyAbility to challenge and influence stakeholders to ensure decisions are well thought out and can be executed from an operations perspectiveThe successful candidate will report to the Director of Procurement & Supplier Management and should have demonstrated knowledge/experience of the following: Sourcing- Negotiation skills and StrategiesCreation and Evaluation of RFIs, RFPs and eAuctions Contract Analysis and Drafting- Specific experience within Sourcing and/or Marketing/Professional ServicesProficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of products to facilitate preparation and delivery of management presentations (PowerPoint) and perform data analysis (Excel)Ability to manage a complex workloadAttention to detailBachelor's degree requiredIdeal Candidate has 5-7 yrs experience in ProcurementThis role can be performed anywhere except Colorado#LI-Remote#LI-KG1 About UsRealogy Holdings Corp.(NYSE: RLGY) is the leading and most integrated provider of U.S. residential real estate services, encompassing franchise, brokerage, and title and settlement businesses as well as a mortgage joint venture. Realogy's diverse brand portfolio includessome of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, Century 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, Sotheby's International Realty®. Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, best-in-class learning and support services, and high-quality lead generation programs, Realogy fuels the productivity of independent sales agents, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today's consumers. Realogy's affiliated brokerages operate around the world with approximately 190,000 independent sales agents in the United States and more than 112,000 independent sales agents in 113 other countries and territories.At Realogy, diversity fuels success - for our company and for our employees. We strive to be the preferred company for diverse talent, committed to creating an inclusive environment that encourages everyone to succeed. We pursue talent - strategic thinkers who are eager to innovate, focused on execution and accountable for results. We value diversity - respecting backgrounds, cultures, perspectives.You'll find our commitment to diversity reflected in our achievements:Forbes 2020 Best Employers for Diversity.Recognized on the 2020 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index .Recognized for gender diversity on our board of directors by Executive Women of New Jersey and Women's Forum of New York.First residential real estate company to endorse theEquality Actand fully support H.R. 1447amending the Fair Housing Act to include LGBTQ+ as protected classes.With diversity, we succeed together. We hope you'll join us. EEO StatementEOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability