Job Description Summary
Manage the buying process for a given set of goods, equipment and services. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and site with respect to specifications and budgets. Positions requiring understanding of a concepts, methods and procedures to enable sourcing execution.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Support site sourcing team with analysis (e.g. market, spend, savings, preferred supplier, pay terms/cash, etc.)
Provide RFQ/RFP/SOW/contract negotiation support
Lead small contract negotiations/key projects, engaging with key stakeholders (e.g. key operational stakeholders in operations / engineering / maintenance etc.) in defining/understanding requirements through to implementation
Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery
Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity and fulfillment ensuring suppliers are able to meet requirements for performance, quality, cost and delivery of goods and services
Create & manage purchase orders through to delivery & supplier invoicing/payment (primarily in support of site purchases)
Support, maintain, and update key sourcing tools, processes and systems such as iSave (a savings tracking tool), preferred supplier list (Oracle Cloud & KYS), etc.
Provide other key support (Farm Out activities) to the site sourcing team
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor's degree with technical background from an accredited university or college with at least 5 years of experience in Sourcing.Desired Characteristics
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No