The Global Procurement Specialist will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Category Management strategy by gathering and anticipating business unit supply needs and specifications for the Raw Materials / Direct Materials category.

A typical day might include, but is not limited to the following:

Supporting the Category Manager with the category strategy development, category sourcing plan execution, and projects to optimize value

Assisting the Category Manager with continuous vendor improvement and effectively manage relationships with key category vendors and business stakeholders

Developing and sustain vendor and customer relationships as well as assist in ensuring accountability exists within the managed category and performance is tracked

Aligning with stakeholders and business leaders on their needs and provide Project Management and support for multiple projects within budget and on time

Being responsible for continuous quality and service from suppliers to support efficient business operations

Supporting category spend savings targets and objectives. Takes direction to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities

Managing category supplier relationships and sourcing opportunities, including RFPs, negotiations, etc

Being accountable for contract agreements and addendums and ensure valid contracts are in place

Ensuring sound contract management and drive continuous value out of the contract

Assisting with negotiations, supplier management activities, and stakeholder engagement activities for the Raw Materials Category as assigned

Ensuring category activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations

Using data to drive decision-making for successful category projects

This role might be for you if:

You have working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP’s, and eRFx systems preferred (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, Other)

You possess strong analytical skills and ability to communicate details clearly and effectively

You possess strong business acumen

You demonstrate attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

You enjoy building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to drive results

To be considered for this opportunity you should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 2 years of related industry / category experience.

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