Reporting directly to the Sourcing Manager, the Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing Sourcing Strategies along with the Sourcing Manager based on detailed spend analysis and will be heavily involved in running contract negotiations and commercial responsibilities across major projects and driving a company strategic Sourcing Process. Main tasks & responsibilities Understand and track performance of the organization spend, supply market and costs. Leverage the organization buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times, and guarantee supply. Provide supply market and sourcing advice and recommendations. Develop, implement and use tools and technology for managing and analyzing the supplier portfolio. Lead on a range of sourcing activities, commercial decision making on high spend accounts and contract management covering the full end to end sourcing process along with continual negotiations within defined projects. Manage several concurrent high-level sourcing and contracting projects, ensuring that all customer needs are understood, and structure and resource projects accordingly to deliver these requirements. Take a professional and disciplined approach to working with suppliers ensuring transparency, consistency and fairness. Implement and support compliance to standards and minimize risk and cost exposure. Support due diligence in mitigating all external supplier risk from supplier selection to contract execution. Push back any advance and reach agreement with suppliers on cost increases they propose. Source & Evaluate new suppliers to improve our brand and service to shop floor. Works in compliance with all Administrative, Health & Safety policies and procedures as per legislative requirements and as outlined in Company policies. responsibility for Sourcing and onboarding at a local & international level. Desired education & background 5 years proven experience in a Senior Sourcing Role is essential. Solid knowledge and understanding of the procurement process including strategic procurement techniques, sourcing and tendering, supplier management and negotiation. A proven track record in the delivery of cost saving projects and programs within the industry. Strong communication, organizational, planning, research and influencing skills are required. Must be proficient in MS Office and with ERP or similar scheduling system. Skills: Negotiation Sourcing Cost Management Procurement