Position: Strategic Sourcing Buyer, Req#: CRNGJP00027624
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid role with onsite at Charlotte HQ).
Duration: 6+ Months Contract (with the high possibility of extension.)
Job Description:
Role Purpose:
Assists and/or leads with the development, communication, and execution of Global Supply Management (GSM) strategic sourcing strategies and plans to procure products or services in alignment with business objectives and strategies for assigned global commodities.
Key Responsibilities:
Develops and/or assists with Strategic Sourcing plans and objectives (short & long term) based on forecasts of future demand and taking into account economic and currency trends and conditions that affect GSM, the business, and the global commodity sourced.
Works with the Business, GSSM, SSTM, Buyers, and Coordinators on assigned global commodities to prepare for, develop strategies and tactics and conduct negotiations with suppliers to obtain maximum value.
Resolves contract, quality, payment or other supply/service issues with suppliers and end users when required.
Leads with the development, and assists with the communication, of assigned global and commodity intelligence.
Keeps the businesses and function informed regarding market conditions, suppliers, lead times, and shifts in pricing for strategic global commodity materials and services.
Thoroughly understands key commodity annual spending.
Develops and executes supplier management programs for critical suppliers.
Integrates technical and commercial feedback. Sets goals for improvement and track progress.
Owns, manages and provides inputs for the Contributions Metrics system.
Ensures all business relationships follow appropriate corporatepolicy and governance requirements.
Leads and executes RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
Evaluate competitive offerings via price/cost analysis to determine the overall best offering for a product or service.
Identifies cost reduction and/or cost avoidance opportunities and executes projects/initiatives to deliver cost savings.
Coordinates with the Legal Department to develop legally defensible, accurate contracts that reflect negotiated product and serviceagreements and minimize risk to the client.
Works with The client’s Shared Services to ensure smooth transaction processes and resolve issues.
Leads negotiation of contracts as they come due for renewal and/or are identified through project or operational work. In addition, minimizes the Total Cost of Ownership andmaximizes total value (quality, price, schedule, intellectual property, service, technology, etc.). Negotiates day-to-day resolution with suppliers.
Champions and advocates for the Global Buying Policy. Ensures compliance.
Experiences/Education:
Required
Bachelors Degree.
Experience with GSM processes and systems.
Knowledge of various supply chain areas.
Experience on project teams.
Demonstrated analytical abilities.
Desired
Experience as a plant or corporate Buyer.
Experience across multiple businesses, divisions and/or technologies.
Experience with global manufacturing and business through work or project experience.
Experience in manufacturing – operations, planning, engineering, supply management or procurement.
Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross-functional team.
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), APICS or certification related to Supply Chain.
