Director -Indirect Sourcing Manager (Corporate Services)

We're seeking candidates to join our Global Supplier Services team within Corporate Services as an Indirect Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for managing Indirect sourcing activities. Commodities include Professional Services, Benefits, Marketing, Construction & Facilities Management. In the Corporate Services division, we provide solutions that enable Morgan Stanley's workforce, across our global workplace locations, to effectively support and deliver value to our business clients. The Sourcing Manager is a Director position within Firmwide Sourcing. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for all elements of the Source to Contract process, including business demand management, supplier management, competitive bidding, sourcing project management, negotiations, and contracting. What you'll do in the role: Facilitate new supplier engagements and service/product renewals with a focus on the assigned category and strategic suppliers. Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and work collaboratively with technology colleagues. Develop sound sourcing and commodity strategies that drive business value and mitigate risk. Maximize commercial impact through use of competitive bids and benchmarking/advisory. Analyze supplier proposals and negotiate best in class contract terms and value proposition. Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal and Compliance to draft and execute contracts. Complete documentation and system requirements as required to enable the Source to Pay process. What you'll bring to the role: Bachelor's degree. At least 6 years relevant experience in Indirect sourcing positions. Able to demonstrate subject matter expertise in at least one or more commodity areas: Experience in Professional Services Commodity, including drafting complex Statements of Work, or Experience in the execution of large and complex Benefits Agreements, Learning and Development Commodity, and/or Marketing and Business Development Sourcing, or Experience in Security Services, Design and Construction, Amenities and Move Management, with demonstrated thought leadership in designated categories. Commercial negotiation and influencing skills to drive savings and deliver value to stakeholders. Experience in contract interpretation, analysis and drafting across Master and Sub-Agreements. Strong Sourcing skills and the ability to execute across all elements of the Source to Manage lifecycle. Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and nurture both business and supplier relationships. Additionally, the successful candidate must: Be highly motivated, proactive, and take ownership of tasks and projects. Have strong written and verbal communications skills. Demonstrate proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products. Have experience using procurement tools such as Ariba. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr