The Sourcing and Procurement Specialist - Senior is a key role in driving the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
This specialist will have responsibility for sourcing and category management activities in assigned categories such as Contract Transportation – Road Linehaul.
Key Responsibilities
1. Perform category management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract, performance and risk management.
2. Lead the execution of sourcing strategies for identified categories at international and/or regional level to reduce the cost to serve.
3. Analyze trends in and outside the company with robust screening of supply markets and continuous market intelligence for identifying innovative opportunities.
4. 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.
5. Understand business requirements across categories and define the sourcing strategy to ensure delivery of services in line with expectations.
6. Lead the sourcing (RFx) process, including e-sourcing events, from start to finish for complex international projects.
Requirements
A fast-learning professional who is not shy of taking initiative and able to forge strong relationships with the many business partners we serve. Our new colleague is able to set category strategy, identify and analyze cost saving opportunities, align complex business requirements, execute multi country tenders through one for our e-sourcing platforms as well as drive execution of the supplier award decision.
Knowledge and work experience in international logistics and supply chain management will be considered an important asset.
We are looking for a candidate who has honed their skills in Quality Driven Management (QDM), Project management, new sourcing technologies or further deepening their knowledge in the fundamentals of road linehaul market.
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