Manage and execute sourcing for regionally managed indirect categories, ensuring alignment with business needs.
Negotiation & Compliance
Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, contract terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs). Ensure compliance with general procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability standards across sourcing activities.
Collaboration & Strategy
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Operations, Legal) to optimize procurement strategies and supplier selection.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
Monitor supplier performance, ensuring contract adherence, quality of service, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Data & Cost Optimization
Analyze regional procurement data, identifying opportunities for cost savings (Buy-Better and Spend-Better), efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation.
Process Standardization
Support procurement process standardization, ensuring alignment with global practices while maintaining regional flexibility.
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Engage in demand planning and budget forecasting, ensuring efficient procurement planning and spend visibility.
Cost Reduction & Supplier Management
Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives, leveraging volume consolidation, process optimization, and supplier negotiations.
Stakeholder Engagement
Ensure stakeholder engagement and alignment, fostering collaboration between procurement, finance, and operational teams.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or related fields (Master's degree is a plus).
* 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
* Strong understanding of regional markets, supplier landscapes, and sourcing strategies.
* Proven track record in cost reduction, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
* Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment of procurement objectives with business needs.
* Proficiency in e-sourcing platforms, spend analytics, and procurement reporting.
* Fluency in English (written and verbal).
Benefits
We offer attractive compensation and the option to work remotely part of the time. You will join a globally successful, international company that is a leader in its industry, particularly in sustainability and technology.
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