Sourcing and Procurement Specialist - Senior
This role is responsible for sourcing and category management activities in the assigned categories, including Contract Transportation - Road Linehaul.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in international procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management. They will be able to work independently, lead and report on a strategic sourcing program in an international environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform category management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract, performance and risk management
* Lead the execution of sourcing strategies for identified categories at international and/or regional level to reduce the cost to serve
* Analyze trends in and outside the company with robust screening of supply markets and continuous market intelligence for identifying innovative opportunities
* Manage relationship and proactively work with relevant stakeholders to identify and prioritize sourcing needs to support on the development of annual strategies and plans to achieve category goals
* Understand business requirements across categories and define the sourcing strategy to ensure delivery of services in line with expectations
* Lead the sourcing (RFx) process, including e-sourcing events, from start to finish for complex international projects
Requirements:
* Relevant work experience in international Procurement, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management in an international environment, preferably within a multinational company
* Ability to analyze and interpret spend and cost data, research market trends and manage supporting contract development activities
* Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills
* Robust change management skills
* Ability to run multiple sourcing projects at the same time
* Contract Management and strong negotiation skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
We offer a challenging role in an international and dynamic working environment with solid career opportunities. Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world.