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Job Overview Job Description Revision Date: 08/2024 Job Number: TBD Job Title: Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Typical Position Title: Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect) Typically Reports to Title: Manager, Procurement/Manager, Category FLSA Status (U.S. Only ): Non-Exempt -OR- Exempt General Summary Under limited supervision, performs various purchasing assignments. Procures services, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization. Checks requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts. Exercises a good working knowledge of products, assets, services and sources to make purchases and implement contracts at prices consistent with quality and defined requirements. Duties & Responsibilities Support the procurement of indirect services with responsibility for leading the Supplier Selection Process (where required) and for negotiating contracts with suppliers where appropriate, in line with various company policies and procedures. Ensure all requirements and capabilities are considered before deciding to procure services from a particular vendor. Ensure that all procurements are based on competitive bids as submitted by qualified suppliers. Ensure that all contracts are input to the contract database and are managed in a timely manner. Maintain positive working relationship with supplier base as well as internal customers. Align and support the Functional strategy. Negotiate contracts for Services needed inside the entire organization Where applicable, refer to the Companys Schedule of Authority in order to identify approved spending levels. Accountability / Impact of Job Check the box that indicates the scope of this positions accountability and detail the locations of accountability. Local (Accountable to single country) Regional (Accountable to multiple countries) Global (Accountable to multiple continents) List either the country (local), the countries (regional), or the multiple continents (global) impacted: Provide any additional comments relative to the accountability / impact of this position. Minimum Job Specifications Is this a job progression? Yes -OR- No If this job is part of a progression, outline minimum requirements per grade in the designated section. RELATED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (Education and experience must be in related field) . Select all that apply. High School degree Associates in related curriculum such as Bachelors in related curriculum such as Masters in related curriculum such as w / Years of Related Experience w / Y ears of Related Experience w /5-8 Years of Related Experience w / Years of Related Experience FILL OUT SECTIONS BELOW ONLY IF THIS JOB IS A PART OF A JOB PROGRESSION. Grade 9 High School diploma or equivalent Associates in related curriculum such as Bachelors in related curriculum such as Masters in related curriculum such as w /5-8 Years of Related Experience Grade 10 High School diploma or equivalent Associates in related curriculum such as Bachelors in related curriculum such as Masters in related curriculum such as w /8 Years of Related Experience SKILLS REQUIRED Include demonstrated competencies and physical, mental, & interpersonal skills. Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or a Professional Purchasing Qualification A minimum of 5 years of procurement or relevant experience. Extensive knowledge of the procurement of Indirect Services. Has experience in managing and executing Indirect Procurement Contracts. Successfully demonstrated negotiation skills. Well versed in cost/price analysis techniques. ERP Experience (SAP preferred)
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