Job description summary
the category leader is responsible for leading strategic sourcing activities across all aspects of eci for indirect purchasing. This includes taking strategic ownership of entire category spend, developing strategies to reduce total cost of ownership –including vendor management, demand management, and governance/compliance –to achieve initial step change total cost of ownership reduction and ongoing year-over-year improvements. The category leader will work with the regional category management teams to set global strategy, coordinate sourcing efforts and policy, and execute initiatives. This will also involve partnering with functional stakeholders in information technology, operations, supply-chain, corporate, and other functions to drive total cost of ownership reduction while delivering excellent service levels to the organization.
job description
roles and responsibilities
* contract management and fee structure definition for indirect suppliers
* knowledge of information technologies category, logistics, warehousing and 3pl cost structure is desirable
* negotiation of fees for domestic (us and mx) and import/export routes
* identification of ground transportation opportunities (palletization, box design, etc.)
* negotiate agreements with supply chain management suppliers like ups, fedex, dhl, etc.
* oversee development/ execution of strategies through the sourcing process for specific category group of spend areas
* oversee end-to-end sourcing process: strategy, market analysis, negotiation process (rfxs), supplier selection and contract creation, and buy channel management.
* lead and manage multi-functional stakeholder teams on specific strategic sourcing initiatives or projects
* drive best practices
· measure and track internal performance within each spend category
· monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization
* drive annual productivity improvements in each spending category
· drive value through supplier relationship management
required qualifications
· bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
· 3+ years' experience in sourcing, operations, supply chain, commercial, or equivalent consulting experience
· fluent in english
* excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* demonstrated negotiations skills
* motivated self-starter
* collaborative mindset
* project management skills
* experience with rfq implementation and execution
desired characteristics
* mba or bachelor's degree in business, logistics, sourcing, supply chain management, finance, or engineering
* category management/sourcing experience in a multinational company
* track record of driving cost improvement initiatives
* strong analytical skills (spend analytics, should-cost analysis, market r&i)
* working knowledge of erp systems
tipo de puesto: tiempo completo
sueldo: $1.00 - $2.00 al día
idioma:
* inglés fluido (deseable)
lugar de trabajo: empleo presencial