Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, Procurement or a related field required
5+ years in Procurement experience
Strong business acumen with analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Project management experience with a focus on procurement processes
Proven record of contract negotiation and management expertise
Responsibilities
Develop category strategy and set goals aligned with company objectives
Drive cost reduction efforts through negotiation and project management
Oversee compliance of MSAs and manage renewal timing
Collaborate with stakeholders to define procurement objectives
Serve as the primary contact for regionally coordinated procurement initiatives
Build and maintain relationships with critical business stakeholders
Identify and mitigate risks related to suppliers and market dynamics
Manage supplier selection and maintain vendor partnerships
Analyze market trends to enhance sourcing strategies
Guide and forecast departmental budgets effectively
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement
Access to innovative tools and systems to support procurement strategies
Collaborative work environment that fosters creative solutions
Strong emphasis on building stakeholder relationships and partnerships
Full Job Description
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Development of category strategy, goals and savings targets in line with company strategy, sourcing events, supply market analysis, and procurement best-practices
Strong negotiation, project management and facilitation skills and leverage this knowledge for cost reduction opportunities across the region
Negotiate MSAs, monitor compliance and timing of expiration
Collaborate with internal business stakeholders in developing category strategy, objectives, and performance targets - availability, quality, cost, schedule, service, and innovation
Act as central point of contact and knowledge for regionally coordinated efforts
Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner, helping identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations
Leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO
Identify potential risks and create mitigation plans across risk types (supplier financial, quality, supply continuity, etc.)
Drive continuous improvement efforts in total cost of ownership
Manage new supplier selection processes and developing/maintaining supplier relationships
Develop market intelligence on supply base, own key vendor relationships based on assigned categories and monitor key strategies and suppliers
Accurately forecast total cost benefit opportunities
Provide timely budget guidance to the businesses
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, Procurement or a related field required
5+ years Procurement experience
Skills
Strong business acumen including structured problem solving, analytical skills, data analysis and solid understanding of strategic sourcing and contract management concepts required
Strong history of thinking systemically, challenging the status quo and building value-based relationships required
Ability to create, communicate and execute a strategic roadmap and influence collaboration and coordination
Ability to multi-task and drive closure of open issues/concerns
Creative and innovative problem solver with significant project management experience
Strong experience in procurement processes and system integration projects
Contract negotiation and management experience and skills
Ability to work collaboratively, prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills
