ADI Global is a leading manufacturer and distributor of control, A/V, surveillance, networking, power, and infrastructure equipment for residential and commercial professionals. We believe life’s better when everything works together - and the same applies to how we operate our business. Join our award-winning team as we continue to deliver innovative, personalized smart living and smart business experiences to customers around the world.
Our Sr. Strategic Sourcing Supervisor will develop and execute strategic sourcing and supplier relationship strategies as part of our Indirect Procurement Organization. In this high-visibility role, you will identify sourcing and contracting opportunities across multiple indirect spend categories such as fleet, IT, warehousing, stores, contingent labor and utilities among others to support ADI's operations across EMEA. Partnering closely with leadership across the organization, you will develop and implement category strategies to support business objectives such as cost savings initiatives, driving incremental value on expenditures, maximizing contract terms, optimizing the procurement process, and improving supplier performance while building strong stakeholder relationships.
JOB DUTIES:
1. Support the team’s customer-centric approach by aligning strategies to business objectives and building strong stakeholder relationships
2. Lead go-to-market approaches including competitive bid processes, supplier evaluations, and the development and execution of negotiation strategies
3. Develop annual operating and cost savings plans within your categories of responsibility
4. Serve as a project manager to drive, negotiate, and execute multiple agreement types
5. Act as the primary contact for contract negotiations in your categories
6. Manage supplier relationships including business reviews and deliver on-going business value
7. Analyze spend information and business needs to build category plans and strategic sourcing activities
8. Meet established Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) for responding to customer requests, ensuring efficient processing of new agreements and supporting enterprise growth
YOU MUST HAVE:
9. 5 years+ strategic sourcing experience; at least 3 years of experience related to IT sourcing
10. Experienced negotiator and strong influencing capabilities
11. Results driven attitude with customer centric focus on procurement
12. Outstanding relationship building skills with the ability to work as part of a team
13. Strong communication skills
14. Detail oriented with demonstrated analytical skills
15. Ability to set and meet deadlines and make decisions in line with department goals
16. Experience in managing several objectives and projects in a dynamic global environment
WE VALUE:
17. Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
18. Experience with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools.
19. Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools
20. Creativity and problem-solving skills to work around obstacles and solve problems with minimal direction
21. A highly experimental mindset to drive innovation
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
22. Excellent UK Benefits
23. Hybrid working model
24. Competitive salary
25. Opportunity to progress within a global business
26. Excellent career development opportunities
Location:
Oldham Broadway Business Park
Unit 6 Broadgate
Chadderton
Oldham OL9 9XA
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