What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Specialist position at Confidential Jobs?
We are looking for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team. As a Sourcing Specialist Indirect you will be a part of our innovation team, working to provide assistance and support in the day-to day tasks as well as gain insights and understanding of the full cycle of procurement processes of our company.
Major Responsibilities
- Drive the optimization of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by providing the assigned production site(s) with sufficient reliable and compliant sources of supply, with competitive prices and on-spec deliveries (including Capital Equipment and Services).
- Draft and execute sourcing strategies (supplier selection, negotiation and contract definition) for assigned categories of indirect goods and services (Including Capital) for the region, developing knowledge of internal needs and external factors - Liaise with peers for deployment of those strategies at regional, and local level.
- Develop / Maintain savings plan, (improvement) targets and monitor suppliers performance for assigned site(s).
- Work in close co-operation with respective key stakeholders, e.g., site management, engineering, SHE, peers etc.
- Act as primary contact towards key suppliers, develop strong partnerships with these suppliers for assigned market share within the region and for suppliers aligned with assigned plant sites. Ensure supplier performance against agreed upon key performance metrics is reviewed and action plans for continuous improvement are defined.
- Travel to assigned plant sites on a quarterly basis for meetings with plant personnel and suppliers.
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