The commodity specialist will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach. They will have high visibility and growth potential in-direct procurement role working on global commodities with key stakeholders including those at the highest levels in the company.
general responsibilities
- leads the collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria
- advises on the activities as required cross-functionally, including planning, engineering, quality, programs, finance, legal and manufacturing
- leads the continuous development of the procurement function towards the best practices
- leads collaborations to promote the lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions/value proposition for assigned commodities
- advises on the delivering of corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision
- advises on implementing communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners, and suppliers
- leads supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning
experience / qualifications
- a university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
- must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
- strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
- strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
- strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
- holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
- proficient in microsoft office programs (outlook, word, powerpoint, and excel)
- strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
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