Senior sourcing specialist page is loaded## senior sourcing specialistremote type: onsitelocations: zapopan, jatime type: full timeposted on: posted todaytime left to apply: end date: september 16, 2025 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: r0210453*purpose and scope:*execute category strategy, drive key sourcing activities and act as a business partner to the key stakeholders of the organization.*tasks and responsibilities:*strategy execution* supports the category strategy creation and ensures execution of category strategies in the assigned country* is an active part of the extended team for assigned country* providing insights on the local/ regional market* presents decision recommendation to the decision board to ensure a transparent and aligned decision making.*business partnering* identifies key stakeholders and acts as business partner to them.* with internal and/ or external stakeholders, creates a clear vision and value proposition for procurement* works with stakeholders to identify short and long-term plans for creating value (eg, sourcing plans, roadmaps)* becomes a trusted advisor for key suppliers, and senior stakeholders for strategic advice and counsel.*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.* drives and conducts price and contract negotiations with a high degree of autonomy, in alignment with business stakeholders and procurement functions as required.* works with a high degree of autonomy and takes decisions within assigned area of responsibility. Presents results and recommendations for management decisions to relevant decision boards and stakeholders.* coaches, supervises and collaborates with sourcing specialists for specified sourcing initiatives and supplier management.* 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 medical care procedures are adopted and followed.*required training and education:*university degree in economics, business administration or respectively equal educational training incl. relevant work experience*experience:* minimum 5 years professional experience within tactical procurement* extensive purchasing experience in an international context, healthcare sector preferred* knowledge of industry-specific rules and regulations as well as industry standards* understands the business environment* collects, handles, and analyses diverse data types while leveraging digital communication technologies. * delivers structured and compelling strategies based on data-driven insights, stakeholder needs and business objectives. * embraces change and new ideas as well as formulates and applies creative responses to problems.* communicates effectively* drives negotiations for strong outcomes including optimal financial and operational results. * collaborates to create and manage contracts aligned with legal standards.* takes an organized approach to managing projects, including defining a clear scope, key deliverables and timeline that is communicated regularly to stakeholders.* demonstrates and applies a holistic procurement approach based on a deep internal & external analysis jointly with strong stakeholder engagement and a long-term vision and strategy.* develops and applies a methodology for selecting, negotiating, contracting, and implementing supplier agreement(s) with the aim of reducing the total costs of purchased materials/goods/services while maintaining and improving levels of quality, service, and technology.* ms office* fluent english; other languages a plus* flexibility for occasional business travelling (10%)*#1 top workplace in the area.*
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