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Category Strategy and Planning:
- Supports the Executive Buyer, Category Expert and/or the Procurement Manager as required in the development of the annual sourcing plans and Business Target Agreements (BTA) for assigned categories in collaboration with end-user departments.
- Supports the documentation of appropriate business knowledge required for an effective sourcing approach.
Strategic Sourcing and Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Supports the end-user department needs identification and spending profiling.
- Participates in cross-functional teams and performs the project management of the assigned sourcing initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Cultivates strong, value-added relationships with internal stakeholder groups.
- Treats internal stakeholders as key clients and aligns service and communication accordingly.
- Supports internal Key Performance Indicators and continuous improvement targets.
Supplier Performance Management:
- Measures and manages supplier/contractor performance for the assigned supplier relationships.
- Drives continuous supplier performance improvement and corrective action plans for the assigned supplier relationships.
Negotiation and Best-Value Focus:
- Performs negotiations on assigned sourcing projects.
- Participates in negotiation planning and execution as required by the Category Expert, Procurement Manager and / or Executive Buyer.
- Applies Total Cost of Ownership and Best-Value principles in sourcing.
Data Management and Procurement Standards:
- Supports the data quality integrity for contracts and supplier databases.
- Contributes to the development and improvement of Procurement standards, tools, policies, and procedures.
Performance Reporting and Safety Compliance:
- Adheres to Procurement and safety policies and procedures.
Cross-Business Optimization:
- Collaborates across multiple business lines to leverage the supplier base for improved performance, quality, efficiency, and cost optimization.
Stakeholder Trust and Global Sourcing:
- Builds trust with internal partners and plays a pivotal role in the understanding of their needs, priorities, and commodities.
- Provides input as required in the development of the relevant sourcing strategies aligned with business plans and objectives.
Supplier Evaluation and Cost Analysis:
- Provides support as required on the assessment of supplier core competencies and competitive positioning leveraging cost models and benchmarking.
Results-Driven Approach:
- Achieves results through RFx, spend analysis, contract evaluation, negotiations, as appropriate.
- Collaborates with business and finance leaders to identify savings and improve controllership.
Advisor and Educator:
- Serves as an advisor, facilitator, and educator to internal stakeholders on sourcing strategies.
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