Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist m/f/d
Job purpose: Establish and drive procurement of direct raw material in alignment with business Leadership for your assigned commodity / category and/or region as per Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan with a strong focus on R&D iniciatives. You will have global/regional Responsibility for driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve lowest Total Cost , reduced Working capital via Negotiation planning and execution, High Growth Region Sourcing, Value Engineering and Sole/ Single Source elimination. You will manage Supplier Performance to support your commodity/category and/or region and ensure supply continuity. You will be managing several projects in a dynamic global environment. You will ensure compliance with company business policies and procedures, Export /Import regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Site Category and Commodity Strategies including spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost, Market Analysis and Global Technology / Economic trends
- Drive and execute Annual and Strategic Plan with supporting strategies
- Manage Site Category and Commodity Strategies including spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost, Market Analysis and Global Technology / Economic trends
- Ensure Relationship development and management with key Supplier Leaderships
- Align with Site Sales, Marketing, Technology, Business, Operations, Finance and Quality and Other Solstice Businesses
- Manage Supplier selection, RFQ and RFI process, Negotiation, Contracting and supplier performance processes
- University graduate in the fields of Manufacturing, Industrial Eng. technology, Chemicals, Electronics or other relevant fields of study
- Knowledge of 7 step Strategic Sourcing Strategy Methodology
- Minimum of 6+ years experience in Sourcing and procurement including Chemicals buying
- Knowledge of Chemicals spend and supply base
- Working and/or Leading in Site Team Environments
- Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience
- Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English
- Good analysing skills, communication skills and customer focus/orientation
- Experience in developing and execution of Sourcing strategies
- Experience finding and developing new sources of supply
- And negotiation of Supply agreements and cost reductions
- SAP and Microsoft Excel skills
- Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
- Demonstrated Business and financial acumen
- Experience with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools
- Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools