Job Description Summary
Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Define and implement supplier strategy, including supplier panel management, performance optimization, and rationalization.
* Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and allocate sourcing requirements accordingly.
* Negotiate terms and conditions in alignment with company policies and coordinate with Procurement for contract finalization and execution.
* Manage supplier claims and commercial escalations to ensure timely resolution and risk mitigation.
* Drive commercial sourcing activities, including cost analysis, benchmarking, negotiation preparation, and total cost modeling.
* Deliver cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives while ensuring optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
* Develop in-depth expertise within the assigned sourcing/commodity area and apply functional policies and strategies effectively.
* Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders regarding sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and commercial outcomes.
* Provide informal guidance and knowledge sharing to new team members.
* Influence projects, processes, and procedures within the discipline, operating with a moderate level of autonomy.
* Exercise professional judgment in decision-making, seeking senior guidance where required.
* Utilize analytical thinking and technical expertise to solve complex sourcing and supplier-related challenges.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions to support informed commercial decisions.
* May support operational purchasing activities where required
Requirements/ Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college; alternatively, a high school diploma with substantial relevant experience
* Major experience in Sourcing and Commodity Management
* MCIPS qualification (completed or in progress)
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
* Ability to plan, document, and execute sourcing strategies and programs effectively
* Established project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No