Job Description Summary

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Define and implement supplier strategy, including supplier panel management, performance optimization, and rationalization.

• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and allocate sourcing requirements accordingly.

• Negotiate terms and conditions in alignment with company policies and coordinate with Procurement for contract finalization and execution.

• Manage supplier claims and commercial escalations to ensure timely resolution and risk mitigation.

• Drive commercial sourcing activities, including cost analysis, benchmarking, negotiation preparation, and total cost modeling.

• Deliver cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives while ensuring optimal Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

• Develop in-depth expertise within the assigned sourcing/commodity area and apply functional policies and strategies effectively.

• Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders regarding sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and commercial outcomes.

• Provide informal guidance and knowledge sharing to new team members.

• Influence projects, processes, and procedures within the discipline, operating with a moderate level of autonomy.

• Exercise professional judgment in decision-making, seeking senior guidance where required.

• Utilize analytical thinking and technical expertise to solve complex sourcing and supplier-related challenges.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions to support informed commercial decisions.

• May support operational purchasing activities where required

Requirements/ Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; alternatively, a high school diploma with substantial relevant experience

• Major experience in Sourcing and Commodity Management

• MCIPS qualification (completed or in progress)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to plan, document, and execute sourcing strategies and programs effectively

• Established project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills

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