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This onsite contract position is for a Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostics Direct Procurement who will be responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies.
Job Responsibility:
Executing Direct Procurement Operations activities, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies
Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement
Understands and frequently uses quantitative and / or qualitative data to drive decisions
Identifies risks to support statements or hypotheses
Works independently to develop and implement a negotiation plan / strategy
Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
Tailors messages and communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding
Contributes to meetings and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather information
Requirements:
University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification
3+ years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying
Basic level of proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end procurement process
Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
Nice to have:
Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience in Life Sciences
Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools
Experience with SAP or other ERP software
Keen analytical acumen
Proven success in proactively managing deliverables to ensure timely completion