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Responsible for ensuring efficient and effective procurement of services and goods for the assigned procurement categories at global level. This role involves supplier strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and formalization, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective and quality purchases to meet business needs, adhering to procurement strategies, in compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Job Responsibility:
Follow sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective and timely procurement of goods and services
Identify new suppliers for the assigned procurement categories and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and high performance
Manage RFP/RFQ and negotiate terms, prices, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable contracts
Contribute to procurement budget management, spend monitoring, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality for the categories under his / her responsibility
Work closely with Business Units requesting services/goods and other departments to ensure any step of contract negotiation, formalization and procurement policy compliance
Improve continuously the procurement process leveraging the functionalities and opportunities offered by the Ariba platform, always aiming at streamlining the process, to gain efficiency and effectiveness
Contribute to conduct market research to identify trends, new suppliers, and opportunities for innovation in the supply chain
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in related field
5 Years In Procurement with specific expertise in Ariba platform
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Economics or Engineering
Preferred Experience: 7 years in Procurement including Governance roles, with specific expertise in Ariba platform
Good understanding of how procurement integrates with other business functions
Knowledge of the industry, including market trends, supplier dynamics, and regulatory factors
Strong awareness of the commercial environment and competitors’ products and services
Must be knowledgeable in various procurement areas to include supplier management, contract management and SOX and Compliance valuation analysis
Requires the ability to manage sensitive or confidential information
Knowledge may involve an understanding of company policies and procedures, internal and external network connections to acquire needed materials
Familiarity with ERP systems and Ariba is essential
Key skills include strong negotiation, communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners
Nice to have:
Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Economics or Engineering
7 years in Procurement including Governance roles, with specific expertise in Ariba platform
What we offer:
401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions
health, dental, and vision insurance
life, accident, and disability insurance
tuition reimbursement
paid time off
wellness programs
identity theft insurance
Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses