Responsibilities: Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to flawlessly execute product launches + Supplier selection and management - from pre-assessment to implementation based on leadtime, pricing, reliability, and quality as aligned with category team. + Timely managed quoting process, providing most optimal possible costs first time via RFQ process; + Partner with development and supply chain teams to ensure proper design and servicing parameters are set-up / delivered; + Ensure proper implementation support, pro-activity addressing potential lead-time and capacity issues; + Track & report projects progress and support launches from conception to shipment; + Archive required e-mails/documentation to track RFQ and Business Award aligning with requirements; + Actively work on benchmark activities such as tooling capacity, supplier capacity, safety stock assessment, leadtime agility as examples. Prepare major highlights, results and business needs to internal stakeholders + Prepare key financial performance updates (PPV, Trend, Pre-Budget & Budget); + Provide the category and cross-regional teams with needs and priorities for strategies construction, effectively and efficiently communicating anything that can impact the overall relationship with the suppliers (SRM); + Share product supply / supply base strategy and purchasing driven results (savings projects, PPV, Trend, etc...) with brands and other key internal stakeholders. Manage all aspects of supplier’s operational and financial performance + Pricing for Ongoing and launch SKUs + Validate all new/updated pricing for suppliers managed; + Own and update ADA (SAP) with new/updated pricing and corresponding parameters (Incoterms, MOQ, currency, payment terms, freight, duties, etc.); + ADA new code management – Monitor, prioritize and input; + Oversee vendor relationships to ensure optimal cost, quality, safety, yield, timeliness and identify opportunities to maximize value from the vendor relationships; + Support the resolution of invoices and payment discrepancies with internal stakeholders and suppliers; + Contribute to the development and evolution of tools to improve efficiency and accuracy of these processes; + Manage tooling PO request and track progress. + Issues management and risk mitigation + Provide timely / actionable information for corrective actions to be taken where necessary to both the suppliers and stakeholders; + Drive solution for crisis management with suppliers and stakeholders. Competencies: + Strategic vision + Embraces complexity and anticipates what is needed; + Always has the big picture in mind; + Welcome change and support constant improvement in ways of working. Ambition: + Displays a desire to broaden responsibilities; + Constantly seeks to learn and progress; enjoys and performs well under first time conditions. Judgement: + Has a feel for timing; + Self-aware; + Has ability to anticipate potential issues; + Fosters cooperation and collaboration and knows how to gain from cross-functional interfaces. Leadership: + Persuades and gains support; + Takes ownership of responsibility and accountability. Qualifications and Educational Background: + Bachelor’s degree required in Finance/Engineering/Supply Chain or similar discipline; + Purchasing experience a plus; + High degree of financial and analytical aptitude a must; + Strong Excel skills;