Global Procurement Specialist
Support and assist Category Management strategy by gathering and anticipating business unit supply needs and specifications for the Raw Materials / Direct Materials category.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support Category Manager with category strategy development, category sourcing plan execution, and projects to optimize value.
* Assist Category Manager with continuous vendor improvement and effectively manage relationships with key category vendors and business stakeholders.
* Develop and sustain vendor and customer relationships as well as ensure accountability exists within the managed category and performance is tracked.
* Align with stakeholders and business leaders on their needs and provide Project Management and support for multiple projects within budget and on time.
* Be responsible for continuous quality and service from suppliers to support efficient business operations.
* Support category spend savings targets and objectives. Take direction to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities.
* Manage category supplier relationships and sourcing opportunities, including RFPs, negotiations, etc.
* Be accountable for contract agreements and addendums and ensure valid contracts are in place.
* Evaluate and assess sound contract management and drive continuous value out of the contract.
* Assist with negotiations, supplier management activities, and stakeholder engagement activities for the Raw Materials Category as assigned.
* Ensure category activities comply with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations.
* Use data to drive decision-making for successful category projects.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field.
* At least 2 years of related industry/category experience.
* Working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP's, and eRFx systems (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, Other).
* Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate details clearly and effectively.
* Strong business acumen.
* Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
* Pleasure in building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to drive results.
Estimated Salary:
$80,000 - $110,000 per year.