Senior Procurement Specialist

• Manages direct, indirect and research procurement categories incl. strategic sourcing and procurement, supplier selection and negotiations, creating leverage above site, contract management
• Relationship management with senior stakeholders on site in order to provide full support on supply, driving & supporting changes, understand site priorities and at the same time use that opportunity to seek support & alignment on implementing procurement driven projects (supplier changes, commercial initiatives etc.)
• Strategic supplier relationship management to drive alignment to SSC Category targets and to enable continuous improvement (supply, quality, innovation, cost and regulatory aspect)
• Implementation of globally cascaded projects (enabling global suppliers, driving SSC category strategy etc.) including right project management to meet project deadlines, alignment with the site, managing supplier transition etc.
• Is responsible for continuous procurement process improvement, increasing personal productivity
• Engages, obtains sponsorship, and influences senior level stakeholders / demonstrates procurement value proposition, creates a delivery plan shared jointly with business stakeholders
• Develops end to end risk management strategies and performance management & improvement strategies
• Acts as change agent, demonstrating added value brought by the procurement function. Is a personal example and role model of the leadership behaviours
• Actively supports diversity, within the company as well as including, expanding relationships with diverse, SME suppliers
• Is responsible for developing and delivering objectives and targets in respective categories incl. annual profit plan / savings forecast, working capital conversion / pull through targets, SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) spend targets, spend concentration %, and contract compliance % targets

• BS/BA degree in Engineering / Supply Chain or Business minimally; MBA or CPM /supply chain certification preferred
• Working experience in multinational companies, complex matrix organizations, exposure to international teams
• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing / supply chain / procurement for manufacturing sites
• 3 to 5 years of procurement experience
• Demonstrates strong leadership, collaboration, problem solving, and conflict management skills
• Drives results while dealing with ambiguity and complex environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to influence at all levels in the organization
• Demonstrates capabilities in Strategic stakeholder relationship management, Supplier relationship management, Project management, Cost optimization, Negotiations and Contract management, Financial / Legal / Business acumen
• Native fluency in English

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