About this role
Job Description
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies across the organization, in alignment with Global Strategy • Manage the organization’s supply portfolio and finances and ensure transparency in spending. • Lead the sourcing and procurement activities for the assigned categories of products • Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract management to ensure favorable terms and conditions for the company. • Analyze market trends and leverage industry knowledge to identify opportunities for strategic sourcing improvements. • Research and anticipate the negotiating powers of suppliers. • Identify possible sourcing risks and avoid or minimize them. • Discover and start partnerships with trustworthy vendors and build positive long-lasting relationships with them. • Forecasting: Forecast future sourcing needs and trends to develop strategic sourcing plans. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and operational requirements.
Skills needed
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships and contracts. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions. • Strong project management and leadership skills. • Proficiency in procurement and supply chain management software and tools.
• Successful leadership of strategic sourcing functions within a large, complex organization. • A history of driving cost savings and operational efficiencies through innovative sourcing strategies and supplier management. • Has excellent decision-making skills that are driven by data and logic.