Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description

What you will do Some of your key responsibilities will include: Lead, prepare implement the RFx process Lead Procurement projects Evaluate and select suppliers Conduct supplier negotiation Manage supplier relationships Ensure supplier agreement implementation Represent Site Products sourcing and be the main interface towards Southern Europe Customer Units and projects Contribute to supplier and category strategy development Drive and implement category strategies Contribute to the long-term business Key Responsibilities: You will work closely with customer and global team in development projects across several sub-categories as well as the Sourcing Category Managers within Energy Systems. As the Strategic Sourcing Manager you are accountable for evaluating, qualifying and selecting suppliers for the external purchase and licensing of all assigned Site Product projects. Team Collaboration: You will be the Site Product sourcing interface in Customer Unit and manage many sourcing projects yourself, but you will also route major projects to colleagues in and outside your own team who brings expertise in specific categories (Site Products consists of +20 categories and many sub-categories). Performance Metrics Your performance will be measured against the following metrics: Cost reduction Contractual payment days Supplier Management, Contract Compliance Stakeholder satisfaction Fulfillment of Responsible Sourcing Programs E.g., Audit Programs or Environmental Programs, Process Compliance. What You ll Bring To succeed in this role, youll need: Academic Degree or equivalent qualification. Several years of strategic sourcing experience Excellent Sourcing Practice, Process Strategy Knowledge Strong stakeholder management skills Ideally several years of Supply chain experience Supply chain knowledge Experience in various business models Strong negotiation skills Commercial Acumen Skills Financial Acumen Skills Change Improvement Management Skills Local Laws Regulations Knowledge A speak up mindset