As the Regional Sourcing Lead, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies for global IT-Telecomm & HR categories. The role sets the standard for supplier base and drive compliance to preferred suppliers and purchasing channels to realize regional savings goals over global categories scope. This role actively represents Global Procurement throughout different levels of the organization within the North America region, is responsible to support multiple sub-categories/projects and ensures Procurement deliverables are met. Develops & coordinates implementation of agreed sourcing policies and procedures, and identifies, qualifies and evaluates potential strategic vendors and partners and manages the relationships. You will analyze regional supplier markets, plans and undertakes systematic research activities and leads regional RFPs matching the category strategy and stakeholder demands. You will be responsible for working with all DS Nort America sites and functions to implement the regional category strategy. Key Responsibilities: - Develops regional procurement strategy aligned with global strategy. - Actively manages the supplier / partner relationships, organizes, coordinates and controls all sourcing activities, regionally for the assigned categories. - Drive an efficient global and regional cooperation within the categories in close collaboration with the BU, Corporate and regional DS organizationsAnalyzes regional supplier markets, plans and undertakes systematic research activities and leads regional RFPs. - Act as the direct partner link to the management of the BU, Global Category Manager and Corporate Functions in the North America Region. - Ensures active regular communication and information exchange with all interested parties - Lead the IT-Telecomm & HR categories for the region executing according to the Global Category Strategy in place - Supports creation / development of strategies for the region for global categories, drives implementation and change management through organization - Identify levers to support the category strategy and meet the procurement goals. - Collaborates with different cross-function category managers to develop and execute category strategies. - Collaborates with COE team to utilize & develop tools and processes. - Challenge global strategies as required making sure all internal requirements and regional market characteristics are met - Prepares region/sites for change and implementation with and through his/her team - Creates strategic procurement projects, that deliver on long term goals, savings, transparency, continuous improvements - Manages the supplier relationships within the region for strategic partners Education & Experience: - 5 to 10 years of experience in (Indirect) Procurement in the area of IT-Telecomm & HR, (additional categories welcome), including cross-functional exposure gained within other functional areas. - Typically, Bachelor's Degree plus advanced is required (might be replaced by relevant experience). Key Required Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities: - Project management - ability to manage cross functional projects. - Change management - leading changes regional / locally - Strong business acumen - Exhibited track record of successful strategic cost saving/value added implementations. - Analytical mind, good understanding of business finance - Results oriented, able to reach goals under complex environment - Ability to prepare substantial, yet concise business cases. Key Leadership Behaviors: - Strong relationship building and leading by influence skills - Enable & promote Teamwork and collaboration - Strong verbal and written communication paired with excellent listening skills *This is a hybrid role to be based in Charlotte, NC or York, PA