POSITION OVERVIEW: This position has direct responsibility for the following specific activities; (1) Develop and implement category plans and procurement strategies to supply through several sources, to several locations both local and international, (2) review and address engineering, quality, service production and resolution, (3) facilitate process improvement opportunities and (4) any/all other activities to meet cost reduction targets and optimize benefits.
The primary duty of this role is office/non-manual work directly related to management or general business operations of the employer. This role includes discretion and independent judgement in matters of significance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and execute category plans and supply strategies that allow the aperture and improvement of supply sources, from the economic and quality point of views
Contribute to the business profit and loss statement (P&L) through the research, identification and achievement of savings in the designated material categories
Issue Purchase Orders according with final negotiated and approved commercial terms
Ensure that category strategies are highly aligned to current and future business needs (and overall category strategy) and that the supply base is capable of supporting these strategies
Manage all aspects of sourcing processes including tactical/spot opportunities, strategic RFP’s, in-house software, etc. for assigned categories
Manage Request for Proposal or Information (RFP, RFI, RFx, eAuctions, etc.) processes related to assigned categories
Conduct post event analyses, including price/cost analysis, service level analysis, and other category specific analytics as required
Provide status updates, at key event milestones, to ensure upper management is well informed
Coordinate SME’s participation in sourcing event scoring process and facilitate consensus scoring session to help finalize supplier selection
Coordinate formal supplier response communications to event participants
Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to ensure mutually agreed terms and conditions are incorporated into final contract and executed by appropriate signatory
Keep supply agreements and contracts updated and ensure their application by the suppliers of the Company.
Develop and manage reports
Build policies and procedures for reviewing supplier performance against contracted obligations/service levels and business expectations
Work on special projects as requested by management; supports all levels of department management and may participate on specific workgroups as requested
Some travel required
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, or business
Professional Procurement accreditation (CPM, CPSM or similar preferred)
Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in areas such as: negotiations, supplier relations, regional and international purchases
Minimum 5 years of experience building and managing RFP’s and competitive bidding protocols and events
Fluent & advanced language skills (English, Spanish); And other languages
Proven working knowledge of known ERP systems such as MCS, JDE, SAP, Ariba, etc. or similar eSourcing tools and competitive bidding processes
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style
Advanced knowledge and skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical competency
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers at all levels
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Available for travel, frequent and international
JOB ENVIRONMENT:
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
Candidate may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
Candidate may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday
Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties