Sr. Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Job Overview

Job Description Revision Date:    08/2024

Job Number:

TBD

Job Title: Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist,

Typical Position Title:  Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

Typically Reports to Title:

Manager, Procurement/Manager, Category

FLSA Status (U.S. Only):

 Non-Exempt   -OR-    Exempt

Under limited supervision, performs various purchasing assignments.  Procures services, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization.  Checks requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts.  Exercises a good working knowledge of products, assets, services and sources to make purchases and implement contracts at prices consistent with quality and defined requirements.

• Support the procurement of indirect services with responsibility for leading the Supplier Selection Process (where required) and for negotiating contracts with suppliers where appropriate, in line with various company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all requirements and capabilities are considered before deciding to procure services from a particular vendor.  Ensure that all procurements are based on competitive bids as submitted by qualified suppliers.
• Ensure that all contracts are input to the contract database and are managed in a timely manner.
• Maintain positive working relationship with supplier base as well as internal customers.  Align and support the Functional strategy.
• Negotiate contracts for Services needed inside the entire organization
• Where applicable, refer to the Company’s “Schedule of Authority” in order to identify approved spending levels.

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 Local

       (Accountable to single country)

Regional

       (Accountable to multiple countries)

 Global

       (Accountable to multiple continents)

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RELATED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE                   

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 High School degree

 Associate’s in related curriculum such as      

 Bachelor’s in related curriculum such as      

 Master’s in related curriculum such as      

w/           Years of Related Experience

w/           Years of Related Experience

w/5-8      Years of Related Experience

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Grade 9

 High School diploma or equivalent

 Associate’s in related curriculum such as      

 Bachelor’s in related curriculum such as      

 Master’s in related curriculum such as      

w/5-8     Years of Related Experience

Grade 10

 High School diploma or equivalent

 Associate’s in related curriculum such as      

 Bachelor’s in related curriculum such as      

 Master’s in related curriculum such as      

w/8+      Years of Related Experience

SKILLS REQUIRED

Include demonstrated competencies and physical, mental, & interpersonal skills.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or a Professional Purchasing Qualification
• A minimum of 5 years of procurement or relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the procurement of Indirect Services.
• Has experience in managing and executing Indirect Procurement Contracts.
• Successfully demonstrated negotiation skills. 
• Well versed in cost/price analysis techniques. 
• ERP Experience (SAP preferred)