* strategy execution
* is an active part of the extended team for assigned country
* providing insights on the local/ regional market
* presents decision recommendations to the decision board to ensure a transparent and aligned decision making.
supplier management and selection
* conducts complex supplier selection activities and management of formal strategic sourcing and rfx processes including supplier identification, supplier due diligence activities and owns supplier life-cycle management. Identifies relevant stakeholders for the sourcing event and manages them as a project team.
* conducts price and contract negotiations, in alignment with business stakeholders and procurement functions as required.
* collaborates with and executes guidance from senior sourcing specialists and category managers for specified sourcing initiatives and supplier management.
* presents decision recommendations to the decision board to ensure a transparent and aligned decision making.
* champions use of esourcing, spend visibility, and r2p tools; leverages and utilizes eauctions where appropriate.
* for assigned areas, resolves diligently quality, supply, or any other issues in close collaboration with the local and regional stakeholders.
analysis and documentation
* performs proposal analysis, including price analyses, "should cost" modelling, benchmarking and total cost of ownership (tco).
* generates proposal/ quote comparisons and compiles detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.
* ensures full documentation (rfqs documents, contracts, and data & price maintenance at each sourcing project closure.)
risk management and ethical standards
* evaluates financial stability of suppliers and manages supplier risks as needed while considering the local plans, regulations, and specificities.
* demonstrates the highest ethical standards and ensures fresenius procedures are adopted and followed.