Job Description

Job Description:

• Analyze supplier spend data within assigned categories to identify cost optimization and long-term total cost of ownership (TCO) opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to benchmark suppliers and manage RFQs.
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on price, quality, lead time, and reliability.
• Achieve savings targets for the category across Americas and Global regions.
• Support global sourcing strategies and strategic operations initiatives.
• Lead negotiations and execute contracts to secure favorable terms.
• Develop long-term supplier strategies, including risk mitigation for critical suppliers and components.
• Manage new projects as business needs arise.
• Maintain sourcing contract databases and communicate supplier strategies to the team.

Responsibilities/Requirements:

• 5-10 years of experience in Category Management/Sourcing required; high preferably in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with compressors, pumps, coils, fans, and heat exchangers is a plus.
• Understand global market trends and their impact on categories.
• Needs to understand commodity/market trends to be able to properly negotiate.
• Needs to be able to read and understand an engineering drawing, such as a CAD drawing.
• Identify economies of scale and risk mitigation opportunities to ensure competitive pricing.
• Assess supplier products for compliance with specifications and quality standards; maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Analyze bids and proposals, negotiate pricing and delivery terms in the organization’s best interest.
• Ability to learn and adapt to multiple software systems for cost analysis, reporting, supplier screening, and data management.
• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Business Management, Supply Chain or similar)

Additionally:

• MS Excel is highly experienced, including Pivot Tables.
• MS PowerPoint efficient
• Adobe Acrobat experience preferred.
• High Communication skills
• Self-Starter

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