Global Procurement Specialist
The Global Procurement Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting and assisting the Category Management strategy by gathering and anticipating business unit supply needs and specifications for the Raw Materials / Direct Materials category.
A typical day may include, but is not limited to:
* Supporting the Category Manager with category strategy development, category sourcing plan execution, and projects to optimize value.
* Assisting the Category Manager with continuous vendor improvement and effectively managing relationships with key category vendors and business stakeholders.
* Developing and sustaining vendor and customer relationships as well as ensuring accountability exists within the managed category and performance is tracked.
* Aligning with stakeholders and business leaders on their needs and providing Project Management and support for multiple projects within budget and on time.
* Being responsible for continuous quality and service from suppliers to support efficient business operations.
* Supporting category spend savings targets and objectives. Taking direction to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities.
* Managing category supplier relationships and sourcing opportunities, including RFPs, negotiations, etc.
* Being accountable for contract agreements and addendums and ensuring valid contracts are in place.
* Ensuring sound contract management and driving continuous value out of the contract.
* Assisting with negotiations, supplier management activities, and stakeholder engagement activities for the Raw Materials Category as assigned.
* Ensuring category activities comply with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations.
* Using data to drive decision-making for successful category projects.
This role may be for you if:
* You have working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP's, and eRFx systems preferred (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, Other).
* You possess strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate details clearly and effectively.
* You possess strong business acumen.
* You demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
* You enjoy building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to drive results.
To be considered for this opportunity, you should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 2 years of related industry/category experience.