Senior Indirect Strategic Sourcing Lead

Data & Analysis

• Gather and analyze purchasing, pricing, and supplier performance data
• Track market and price trends to set buying and negotiation strategies
• Evaluate cost feasibility and establish price objectives
• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs, review proposals, and award purchase orders
• Develop new suppliers based on price, quality, and on time delivery
• Communicate professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels

Procurement & Sourcing

• Sources indirect materials and services (IT/HR subcontractors, equipment, tools, software, MRO, packaging, vehicles, travel programs, etc.)
• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs, review proposals, and award purchase orders
• Develop new suppliers based on price, quality, and on time delivery
• Support corporate, business unit, and site-level procurement needs

Supplier & Contract Management

• Negotiate contracts and pricing, often at a global or enterprise level
• Act as the primary relationship manager for assigned suppliers
• Maintain and monitor supplier performance and resolve cost, quality, or delivery issues
• Ensure supplier and purchasing compliance with company policies

Internal Support & Collaboration

• Support corporate, business unit, and site-level procurement needs
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams across locations
• Provide management with insights, reporting, and purchasing recommendations
• Ensure contracts and purchases align with corporate policies and objectives

Governance & Administration

• Approve payments, maintain procurement records, and support audits
• Ensure contracts and purchases align with corporate policies and objectives
• Represent the company on significant contracts and projects, including work with senior stakeholders

Strategic Impact

• Contribute to procurement strategy and long-term cost-reduction initiatives
• Influence organizational sourcing decisions and purchasing objectives
• Represent the company on significant contracts and projects, including work with senior stakeholders

Communication & Planning

• Communicate professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Plan and manage their own workload and timelines
• Solve complex procurement problems using policy, precedent, and judgment

Shift Day Shift Information

• Shift: Day
• Hours: 9/80

Experience/Education/Skills Desired

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of related experience
• Strong aptitude for negotiations including some significant demonstrated success
• Knowledge of Contract Law and other Procurement regulations
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Computer skills: word documents, excel and power point
• SAP experience highly desirable
• Cost savings driven and understanding of impact to the bottom line
• Cost-analysis skills and understanding of market drivers
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively
• Out of the box thinking
• Goal Driven
• Sense of Urgency
• "Hands-on" style
• Experience with managing suppliers based in the Americas, Europe and Asia is preferred