Strategic Sourcing Specialist

hace 3 semanas


San Francisco, Heredia, Costa Rica Grupo Stt A tiempo completo

This role plays a critical part in developing and implementing sourcing strategies for the buying desk at Grupo Stt.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead strategic and tactical sourcing activities with spend up to $2.5 M.
  • Manage contract lifecycle process, including uploading contracts, developing standard templates, and monitoring/tracking expiry.
  • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms for assigned spend categories.
  • Research potential vendors, develop and execute RFP for spend between $100-$2.5 M.
  • 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 decisions.
  • Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing, delivering and recording annual P&L savings.
  • Support projects assigned for various sourcing activities.
  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

As a world leader in serving science, we are seeking a skilled sourcing expert to join our team.

Requirements:

  • Competencies:
    • Sourcing expert with strong experience in sourcing process, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procure to pay operations.
    • Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, eSourcing, and contract management systems required.
  • Functional & technical skills:
    • Excellent category-specific sourcing and category management skills in key portfolios of spend in Direct (e.g., Biochemical, Packaging, or Chemicals).
    • Expert understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes and strategies.
    • Experience negotiating agreements/contracts with suppliers.
    • Understanding of procurement processes, tools, and best practices.
  • Leadership & Behavioral:
    • Agility and flexibility to develop expertise across sourcing categories in areas complementary to the existing team.
    • Desire to grow and develop as a sourcing specialist and develop category expertise across Direct portfolios (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Packaging, or Chemicals).
    • Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment - a self-starter who looks for ways to improve existing processes.
    • Strong customer service orientation, keen to deliver on internal customer needs.
    • Independent worker with the ability to track and manage own deadlines.
    • Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze data to inform sourcing decisions.
    • Analytical thinker who makes decisions using data and insights - will need to prepare an analysis to develop sourcing strategy/scenarios/savings.
    • Desire to mentor and coach junior team members.
  • Experience & Qualification:
    • 5+ years of procurement experience within Direct categories (e.g., Biochemical, Packaging, or Chemicals).
    • Proven working experience as a buyer, senior buyer, purchasing specialist agent, or officer.
    • Must have a degree in supply chain management, operations, or business administration.
    • High level of English language competency (verbal and written).

Benefits:

Monday to Friday


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