Primary Purpose of this position -

- Executes sourcing strategies across multiple commodities in alignment with overall category strategy.

- Leverages market data, cost modeling to support the development of negotiation strategies. Supports contract negotiations. Develops efficient channels for capturing effective market intelligence.

- Develops relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities -

- Category Strategy: Executes sourcing strategies in alignment with overall category strategy. Leverages market data, cost modeling to support the development of negotiation strategies. Supports contract negotiations.

- Supplier Relationship Management: Develops relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous process improvement

- Organizational & Operational Excellence: Develops and nurtures internal cross-functional relationships. Develops efficient channels for capturing effective market intelligence.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration/Stakeholder Management: Actively participates in Commercial Council and serves as a key driver for accomplishing Council goals.

- Building Organizational Capability: Utilizes 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process and Enhanced Sourcing Tools in day to day work. Collaborates with peers and leaders within the Category team.Informal leadership to Procurement Specialists.

Basic Qualification & Experience required:

- 7 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or a related Operational function required.Previous strategic sourcing experience strongly preferred.Experience in a related industry preferred.

- Knowledge required:Knowledge of core procurement processes and strategic sourcing concepts.

- Skills required:Strong financial/statistical analysis, organization skills, strong Microsoft Access/Excel skills and/or other database programs, a team player, strong written and verbal communication skills, influence skills, self-directing, and ability to work in a very fast paced, multi-tasking environment.

- Skills desired:Foreign language, manufacturing process, mathematical modeling, international experience

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