Description
We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team. As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for managing commodities/categories on a global basis, including goods and services that support the company and its customers. Your primary objective will be to provide best-in-class Global Procurement customer experience to our clients while maximizing the value of their budget returns.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the analysis of specific commodity data and industry trends
- Participate as a member of a cross-functional team and lead specific projects
- Meet with stakeholders to understand business priorities and translate them into procurement plans
- Participate in supplier selection activities
- Negotiate with suppliers
- Engage with low-complexity suppliers to negotiate commercials and acceptable contracting outcomes
- Negotiate commercial and legal terms and conditions
- Execute risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operation strategies
- Advise program level business representatives on fundamental contract risk areas
- Monitor supplier performance
Requirements:
- First level university degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain function
- Understanding of procurement processes, industry, and suppliers
- Basic analytical skills
- Knowledge of business application tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Strong communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities
- Basic Project Management skills
- Basic ability to develop suppliers
- Strong teamwork and basic leadership skills; basic influencing skills
- Mastery in English and local language
We offer:
- A competitive salary and extensive social benefits
- Diverse and dynamic work environment
- Work-life balance and support for career development