The Global Procurement Specialist will be responsible for 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 might include, but is not limited to the following:
1. Supporting the Category Manager with the category strategy development, category sourcing plan execution, and projects to optimize value.
2. Assisting the Category Manager with continuous vendor improvement and effectively managing relationships with key category vendors and business stakeholders.
3. Developing and sustaining vendor and customer relationships as well as assisting in ensuring accountability exists within the managed category and performance is tracked.
4. Aligning with stakeholders and business leaders on their needs and providing Project Management and support for multiple projects within budget and on time.
5. Being responsible for continuous quality and service from suppliers to support efficient business operations.
6. 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.
7. Managing category supplier relationships and sourcing opportunities, including RFPs, negotiations, etc.
8. Being accountable for contract agreements and addendums and ensuring valid contracts are in place.
9. Ensuring sound contract management and driving continuous value out of the contract.
10. Assisting with negotiations, supplier management activities, and stakeholder engagement activities for the Raw Materials Category as assigned.
11. Ensuring category activities comply with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations.
12. Using data to drive decision-making for successful category projects.
This role might be for you if:
1. You have working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP’s, and eRFx systems preferred (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, Other).
2. You possess strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate details clearly and effectively.
3. You possess strong business acumen.
4. You demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
5. 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.
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