STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST III

• Establishing the supplier sourcing strategy, identifying and managing the customer needs, and deciding the strategic suppliers accordingly to maintain the product footprint.
• Monitoring the negotiation of raw materials, preparing the RFQs in alignment with the supplier strategy, and assisting with make or buy analysis.
• Driving the teams for savings and spending reduction initiatives, improving material productivity, and ensuring compliance with the regulatory standards of the suppliers.
• Leading the optimization of supplier footprints, monitoring the supplier consolidation activities, and setting up the new suppliers in alignment with the strategy.

• Negotiations with suppliers and internal customers on the strategy and best total cost of ownership.
• RFQ and benchmark activity
• Drive KPI improvement including STR, DLPM, Supplier consolidation and lead time reduction.
• Lead in supplier negotiations and selection.
• Functional expert on commodity related issues such as part qualification, quality, delivery, cost, and development.
• Drive new supplier development with a focus on best total cost of ownership.
• Ensure lowest upfront cost by aiding in supplier and technical selection.
• Work closely with BU Engineering teams over supplier selection and cost reduction through VA/VE and OMP activities.
• •Drive innovation and building supplier strategic relationships.
• Maintain accurate system data,
• Identify supplier risks, and actively manage, ensuring necessary actions are taken to mitigate the risks.

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering or Business Administration
• +5 years of direct experience working at a large manufacturing company
• English language skills in speech and writing
• Experience working with SAP
• Strong working knowledge of MS-Office such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with suppliers
• Motivated employee who is not afraid to challenge company "norms" and push for change
• Action oriented, with high levels of accountability
• Ability to speak persuasively in front of a large audience
• Ability to manage both supplier and internal stakeholder relationships
• Experience managing demanding deadlines, and changing priorities
• Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
• Must be a strong team player and work well in international teams with members from a wide array of functional backgrounds

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