Responsibilities:

• Conduct a robust spend analysis and implement necessary changes to how data is collected and categorized.
• Working cross-functionally, develop and execute sourcing strategies for key indirect categories, consistent with stakeholder and company requirements and which deliver against business objectives, including but not limited to cost and working capital.
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning and benchmarking and rationalize the supply base.
• Manage sourcing fundamentals including supplier identification, RFIs/RFPs, supplier negotiation, contract development and supplier auditing/assessment/consolidation.
• Address and resolve quality issues and supplier disputes in a manner that’s fair but protects the company’s interests.
• Network with company leaders and stakeholders to build a robust pipeline of sourcing productivity initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, engineering, science, business or related field required, Master’s degree (MBA) preferred.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience, with at least 7 years in indirect sourcing of which 5 years are in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert-level sourcing practitioner from supplier identification to supplier payment, including ancillary source-to-pay processes such as supplier qualification, supplier complaint resolution and contract management.
• Solid knowledge of contract terms and conditions with strong ability to draft and edit contract language. Must clearly understand delivery terms (Incoterms and UCC terms).
• Analytical with ability to model costs and assess pricing and commercial proposals.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and initiatives in an effective way.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Creative self-starter with the ability to act independently.
• Heightened focus and commitment to safety