Sourcing Specialist
hace 2 meses
**Job Summary**
This role plays a crucial part in developing and implementing sourcing strategies for the Procurement Excellence Buy Desk. Key responsibilities include executing spot buys, sourcing events, and projects related activities for mechanical and electrical categories.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Execute one-time or low-complexity sourcing requests as part of the Procurement Excellence Buy Desk.
- Gather and analyze data using procurement spend analytics tools.
- Work with Market Intelligence team to research and identify potential suppliers for sourcing requests.
- Perform basic cost and scenario analysis to analyze supplier bids.
- Research potential vendors, develop and execute RFP for spend less than $1M per annum.
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation is translated to RFP and contracts as appropriate.
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategy.
- Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing delivering with suppliers and record annual P&L savings.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior sourcing generalists on category-specific requirements.
**Competencies**
**Functional & technical skills**
- Experience with sourcing process, vendor management, contract negotiations and procure to pay operations.
- Expertise in sourcing tools (e-sourcing, spend analytics, ERP, supplier management software).
- Negotiation skills - will need to solicit bids and negotiate purchases directly with suppliers.
- Breadth of experience across Direct and Indirect Sourcing categories.
**Leadership & Behavioral**
**Required Qualifications**
- 3+ years of procurement experience within Direct categories (e.g., electrical, mechanical, electromechanical).
- Proven working experience as a buyer, senior buyer, purchasing specialist agent or officer.
- Must have a degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations, or business administration.
- High level of English language competency (verbal and written).
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