Corporate services manager job description
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Corporate services manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in corporate services manager job postings.
Sample corporate services manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate services.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong understanding of project management principles.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Sample required corporate services manager soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to think strategically and objectively.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
Corporate services manager job description example 1
RingCentral corporate services manager job description
Strategic Sourcing Category Manager
What if you could support solutions that are changing the way the world communicates?
What if you had the freedom of a startup and the resources of a global enterprise?
You'd break new ground. Raise the bar for performance. And do career-defining work.
That's exactly the kind of environment we're building together at RingCentral.
RingCentral's cloud-based communications platform connects more than 2 million users around the world, in ways that bring people, ideas, companies and customers together.
We're as proud of our working environment as we are of our market success. RingCentral regularly brings home Best Place To Work awards from locations all over the world, and outstanding company ratings on Glassdoor and Comparably!
RingCentral surrounds you with world-class technology and talent, in a people-first environment built from the ground up to help you do the best work of your career. We're not just changing the nature of communication and teamwork. We're winning, together.
As a member of the Strategic Sourcing Team, you'll develop and execute category management strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders; inclusive of sourcing, negotiating, and contracting for HR & Corporate Services, such as HR products & services, Employee Benefits, Rent, Facilities, & Food Services. May support across other spend categories depending on business requirements and needs.
Responsibilities
Category Management
Provide sourcing category expertise for HR & Corporate ServicesAbility to learn and quickly develop subject matter expertise Ability to interact with senior leaders and demonstrate a professional presence Manage and execute sourcing strategies for marketing categories through technical/functional/market knowledge, in support of the business' short-term and long-term plans Develop category strategies based on rigorous analysis of spend data, supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requirements Partner with the business to build influence, evaluate and challenge the status quo. Identify and obtains buy-in for category strategies Identify and capture cost improvement opportunities beyond sourcing, such as demand management, process improvements, insource vs. outsource, innovation, etc.Regularly monitors the market for category leading practices and demand/supply shifts such as supply consolidation, technology innovations, etc.
Strategic Sourcing
Execute strategic sourcing projects using common sourcing practices to deliver exceptional total value in partnership with key stakeholders across the business Gather stakeholder and subject-matter expertise/insights and market intelligence to ensure sourcing solutions meet business needs. Assess supplier capabilities and identify new suppliers Analyze supplier proposals and facilitate fact-based supplier selection process Leverage market data, external expert resources, spend analytics, and cost modeling to drive fact-based decision making.Prepare and present business cases and should-cost models; performs complex data analysis and build financial models (i.e. ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards, savings tracking, make vs. buy decision models) Analyze and summarize RFP responses and results and prepare recommendations for Senior ManagementDevelop and execute negotiation strategies to maximize total value and minimize risks Partner with legal department to ensure proper representation and enforcement of critical terms and conditions Ensure savings are delivered in a timely manner and achieve realization of expected benefits Drive continuous improvements Support supplier diversity and sustainability goals
Continuous Improvement
Work with stakeholders post projects to identify continuous improvement initiatives.Identify costs drivers to increase cost awareness and influence cost consciousness.Identify, oversee, pursue, and manage re-engineering, value engineering and demand management opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness, interfacing with cross-functional teams Develop implementation and transition plans acting as a change agent. Implement and drives procurement strategy, policies, and procedures. Enforce compliance to procurement policies and ensure adoption
Education & Experience
BS/BA degree with relevant discipline MBA and other relevant degree /certification highly desirable5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience demonstrating success in positions of increasing complexity Combination of management consulting & line role experience desired Experience with a high growth, technology driven company preferred Foundational understanding of contract terms and techniques for driving additional value and managing risks Proven ability to support, lead and conduct successful negotiations Solid understanding of core elements of information technology environments including infrastructure, applications development/maintenance, service desk, etc.Experience with purchasing systems and organizational interfaces (including P2P, e-procurement & e-RFP tools) Proficiency with Google Docs. & Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
Skillset & Competency Requirements
Self-directed, proactive, resourceful, pragmatic, engaged & motivated Customer focused, driven and can lead by example Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage issues to resolution Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to execute on multiple tasks simultaneously Demonstrated analytical, financial, problem solving, organization, and project management skills Demonstrated effective communications to include written, presentation and public speaking/presentations Ability to clearly and effectively present to senior executives and contribute to senior management decision making Ability to quickly establish credibility at all levels, influence stakeholders and drive consensus Strong interpersonal, collaborative and influencing skills to effectively navigate a complex management and organization structure with a high degree of ambiguity The highest ethical standards, with a strong moral compass and a constant focus on doing what's right
About RingCentral
RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a global provider of cloud unified communications and collaboration solutions. More flexible and cost-effective than legacy on-premises systems, RingCentral empowers today's mobile and distributed workforces to be connected anywhere and on any device through voice, video, team messaging, collaboration, SMS, conferencing, online meetings, contact center, and fax. RingCentral provides an open platform that integrates with today's leading business apps while giving customers the flexibility to customize their own workflows. RingCentral is a leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service Worldwide for the second consecutive year. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, CA.
RingCentral is an EEO/AA employer
What if you could support solutions that are changing the way the world communicates?
What if you had the freedom of a startup and the resources of a global enterprise?
You'd break new ground. Raise the bar for performance. And do career-defining work.
That's exactly the kind of environment we're building together at RingCentral.
RingCentral's cloud-based communications platform connects more than 2 million users around the world, in ways that bring people, ideas, companies and customers together.
We're as proud of our working environment as we are of our market success. RingCentral regularly brings home Best Place To Work awards from locations all over the world, and outstanding company ratings on Glassdoor and Comparably!
RingCentral surrounds you with world-class technology and talent, in a people-first environment built from the ground up to help you do the best work of your career. We're not just changing the nature of communication and teamwork. We're winning, together.
As a member of the Strategic Sourcing Team, you'll develop and execute category management strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders; inclusive of sourcing, negotiating, and contracting for HR & Corporate Services, such as HR products & services, Employee Benefits, Rent, Facilities, & Food Services. May support across other spend categories depending on business requirements and needs.
Responsibilities
Category Management
Provide sourcing category expertise for HR & Corporate ServicesAbility to learn and quickly develop subject matter expertise Ability to interact with senior leaders and demonstrate a professional presence Manage and execute sourcing strategies for marketing categories through technical/functional/market knowledge, in support of the business' short-term and long-term plans Develop category strategies based on rigorous analysis of spend data, supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requirements Partner with the business to build influence, evaluate and challenge the status quo. Identify and obtains buy-in for category strategies Identify and capture cost improvement opportunities beyond sourcing, such as demand management, process improvements, insource vs. outsource, innovation, etc.Regularly monitors the market for category leading practices and demand/supply shifts such as supply consolidation, technology innovations, etc.
Strategic Sourcing
Execute strategic sourcing projects using common sourcing practices to deliver exceptional total value in partnership with key stakeholders across the business Gather stakeholder and subject-matter expertise/insights and market intelligence to ensure sourcing solutions meet business needs. Assess supplier capabilities and identify new suppliers Analyze supplier proposals and facilitate fact-based supplier selection process Leverage market data, external expert resources, spend analytics, and cost modeling to drive fact-based decision making.Prepare and present business cases and should-cost models; performs complex data analysis and build financial models (i.e. ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards, savings tracking, make vs. buy decision models) Analyze and summarize RFP responses and results and prepare recommendations for Senior ManagementDevelop and execute negotiation strategies to maximize total value and minimize risks Partner with legal department to ensure proper representation and enforcement of critical terms and conditions Ensure savings are delivered in a timely manner and achieve realization of expected benefits Drive continuous improvements Support supplier diversity and sustainability goals
Continuous Improvement
Work with stakeholders post projects to identify continuous improvement initiatives.Identify costs drivers to increase cost awareness and influence cost consciousness.Identify, oversee, pursue, and manage re-engineering, value engineering and demand management opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness, interfacing with cross-functional teams Develop implementation and transition plans acting as a change agent. Implement and drives procurement strategy, policies, and procedures. Enforce compliance to procurement policies and ensure adoption
Education & Experience
BS/BA degree with relevant discipline MBA and other relevant degree /certification highly desirable5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience demonstrating success in positions of increasing complexity Combination of management consulting & line role experience desired Experience with a high growth, technology driven company preferred Foundational understanding of contract terms and techniques for driving additional value and managing risks Proven ability to support, lead and conduct successful negotiations Solid understanding of core elements of information technology environments including infrastructure, applications development/maintenance, service desk, etc.Experience with purchasing systems and organizational interfaces (including P2P, e-procurement & e-RFP tools) Proficiency with Google Docs. & Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
Skillset & Competency Requirements
Self-directed, proactive, resourceful, pragmatic, engaged & motivated Customer focused, driven and can lead by example Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage issues to resolution Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to execute on multiple tasks simultaneously Demonstrated analytical, financial, problem solving, organization, and project management skills Demonstrated effective communications to include written, presentation and public speaking/presentations Ability to clearly and effectively present to senior executives and contribute to senior management decision making Ability to quickly establish credibility at all levels, influence stakeholders and drive consensus Strong interpersonal, collaborative and influencing skills to effectively navigate a complex management and organization structure with a high degree of ambiguity The highest ethical standards, with a strong moral compass and a constant focus on doing what's right
About RingCentral
RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a global provider of cloud unified communications and collaboration solutions. More flexible and cost-effective than legacy on-premises systems, RingCentral empowers today's mobile and distributed workforces to be connected anywhere and on any device through voice, video, team messaging, collaboration, SMS, conferencing, online meetings, contact center, and fax. RingCentral provides an open platform that integrates with today's leading business apps while giving customers the flexibility to customize their own workflows. RingCentral is a leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service Worldwide for the second consecutive year. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, CA.
RingCentral is an EEO/AA employer
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Corporate services manager job description example 2
LogicSource corporate services manager job description
Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Corporate Services
LogicSource Overview
LogicSource is an innovative leader in sourcing and procurement services, we help companies increase profits through better buying. LogicSource is owned and operated by an experienced group of global business veterans who came together under the common goal to radically change the way sourcing and procurement works. We've reinvented sourcing and procurement with an execution-based, fully transparent business model that ensures clients don't spend a dime until they see results.
Our people gain exposure to projects and clients spanning a broad set of categories across multiple industries. Opportunities for getting involved, whether working across functions or learning a new category abound.
Our business model reflects our culture - radically different and rife with opportunity to make a difference. Our professionals enjoy the intellectual stimulation, challenge and satisfaction that only a sophisticated organization, coupled with relevant and meaningful business challenges to solve, can afford.
Position Summary:
The Manager, Strategic Sourcing will be responsible for supporting category management, sourcing and reporting for our Consumer Product Manufacturer Client, located in Shelton, CT. Core responsibilities will include working closely with Client business stakeholders and LogicSource category Directors across multiple categories (Corporate Services, IT, Marketing Print & Services, Facilities, Distribution, Packaging Tail Spend and FF&E) to execute sourcing events, category reporting (spend, savings, lead times, supplier management) and acting as a conduit to our Center of Excellence in Norwalk, CT.
Responsibilities:
You will work directly with business stakeholders to develop, execute, and track detailed category management strategies.
This will include:
* Review of budgets and regular meetings with stakeholders to develop a sourcing calendar
* Lead execution of RFPs and other sourcing events. For large sourcing events, you will be able to leverage off-site subject matter experts in LogicSource shared services centers
* Act as a subject matter expert in your categories of responsibility, including sourcing and qualification of new suppliers.
* Facilitate and lead efforts to move category spend and project activity into LogicSource's OneMarket Portfolio project management tool.
* Work with suppliers to maintain up-to-date catalog selection and pricing
* Participate in value engineering projects to drive technical improvements within your categories
* Supplier performance monitoring and development
* Preparation of savings tracking and reporting for client leadership and stakeholder business units
* Tracking and presentation of project statuses
* Identify and problem-solve project risks/issues, escalating when necessary to resolve issues affecting our ability to deliver on client expectations
* Develop internal client relationships; facilitate communication between client business units, internal stakeholders and suppliers
* Provide first-rate customer service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
* Learn client's culture and adapt to it while maintaining cultural standards of LogicSource
Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience required
* 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing & procurement of goods and services.
* Ability to operate independently as well as interact with vendors, and internal or client stakeholders at all organizational levels.
* Keen ability to deliver on client expectations, influencing others or escalating as needed to do so.
* Ability to understand and manage complicated operational detail and communicate this clearly based on audience (client and/or internal partners).
* Analytically adept with the ability to interpret complex data for informed decision-making and to assess results.
* Proficient in MS Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel/financial analysis and planning.
* Exposure to demand planning / forecasting
* Proven ability to build relationships, work well with people in a constantly changing environment, and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work
* Customer-focused attitude with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels; Excellent client interfacing skills
* Proven technical knowledge across some or all of the following procurement categories:
o Corporate Services
o IT
o Marketing Print
o Marketing Services
o Distribution & Logistics
o Facilities
o FF&E
* Demonstrated success in managing vendors, negotiating and managing high-value contracts
* Previous experience in a services industry (e.g. professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing) is helpful.
* Exposure to or experience working with corporate teams at all levels from creative to the C-Suite
* Experience with e-sourcing software (Oracle, SAP Ariba, or other cloud-based systems) is a plus
Travel: This may require local travel on occasion.
Other Duties:
This Position Description is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities, and the employee is expected to perform other duties as necessary and assigned. The duties and responsibilities of this position may be modified at any time to meet changing business needs.
LogicSource Overview
LogicSource is an innovative leader in sourcing and procurement services, we help companies increase profits through better buying. LogicSource is owned and operated by an experienced group of global business veterans who came together under the common goal to radically change the way sourcing and procurement works. We've reinvented sourcing and procurement with an execution-based, fully transparent business model that ensures clients don't spend a dime until they see results.
Our people gain exposure to projects and clients spanning a broad set of categories across multiple industries. Opportunities for getting involved, whether working across functions or learning a new category abound.
Our business model reflects our culture - radically different and rife with opportunity to make a difference. Our professionals enjoy the intellectual stimulation, challenge and satisfaction that only a sophisticated organization, coupled with relevant and meaningful business challenges to solve, can afford.
Position Summary:
The Manager, Strategic Sourcing will be responsible for supporting category management, sourcing and reporting for our Consumer Product Manufacturer Client, located in Shelton, CT. Core responsibilities will include working closely with Client business stakeholders and LogicSource category Directors across multiple categories (Corporate Services, IT, Marketing Print & Services, Facilities, Distribution, Packaging Tail Spend and FF&E) to execute sourcing events, category reporting (spend, savings, lead times, supplier management) and acting as a conduit to our Center of Excellence in Norwalk, CT.
Responsibilities:
You will work directly with business stakeholders to develop, execute, and track detailed category management strategies.
This will include:
* Review of budgets and regular meetings with stakeholders to develop a sourcing calendar
* Lead execution of RFPs and other sourcing events. For large sourcing events, you will be able to leverage off-site subject matter experts in LogicSource shared services centers
* Act as a subject matter expert in your categories of responsibility, including sourcing and qualification of new suppliers.
* Facilitate and lead efforts to move category spend and project activity into LogicSource's OneMarket Portfolio project management tool.
* Work with suppliers to maintain up-to-date catalog selection and pricing
* Participate in value engineering projects to drive technical improvements within your categories
* Supplier performance monitoring and development
* Preparation of savings tracking and reporting for client leadership and stakeholder business units
* Tracking and presentation of project statuses
* Identify and problem-solve project risks/issues, escalating when necessary to resolve issues affecting our ability to deliver on client expectations
* Develop internal client relationships; facilitate communication between client business units, internal stakeholders and suppliers
* Provide first-rate customer service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
* Learn client's culture and adapt to it while maintaining cultural standards of LogicSource
Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience required
* 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing & procurement of goods and services.
* Ability to operate independently as well as interact with vendors, and internal or client stakeholders at all organizational levels.
* Keen ability to deliver on client expectations, influencing others or escalating as needed to do so.
* Ability to understand and manage complicated operational detail and communicate this clearly based on audience (client and/or internal partners).
* Analytically adept with the ability to interpret complex data for informed decision-making and to assess results.
* Proficient in MS Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel/financial analysis and planning.
* Exposure to demand planning / forecasting
* Proven ability to build relationships, work well with people in a constantly changing environment, and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work
* Customer-focused attitude with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels; Excellent client interfacing skills
* Proven technical knowledge across some or all of the following procurement categories:
o Corporate Services
o IT
o Marketing Print
o Marketing Services
o Distribution & Logistics
o Facilities
o FF&E
* Demonstrated success in managing vendors, negotiating and managing high-value contracts
* Previous experience in a services industry (e.g. professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing) is helpful.
* Exposure to or experience working with corporate teams at all levels from creative to the C-Suite
* Experience with e-sourcing software (Oracle, SAP Ariba, or other cloud-based systems) is a plus
Travel: This may require local travel on occasion.
Other Duties:
This Position Description is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities, and the employee is expected to perform other duties as necessary and assigned. The duties and responsibilities of this position may be modified at any time to meet changing business needs.
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Updated March 14, 2024
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