Overview
Director | Supply Chain & Procurement at Sanderson
As a Category/Sourcing Expert you will be responsible for handling end to end sourcing operations within the ancillary products (cell site racks & cable management, tools & tool repair, etc.) within this sourcing team. You will analyse & improve sourcing by looking at the company’s spending, building supplier partnerships & identifying new savings opportunities
Responsibilities
* Manage the company’s passive product suppliers & ensure supplier contracts are managed & maintained on ARIBA.
* Generate & implement category management sourcing strategies with business partners & with category intelligence team.
* Analyse & calculate annual spend & annual cost savings opportunities.
* Prepare & agree supplier negotiation strategies.
* Conduct contract negotiations with supplier & appropriate teams, & secure profitable deals.
* Lead RFX projects for product tenders & collaborate with team stakeholders.
* Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency – question the day to day activities that can deliver further improvements.
* Build & foster US team relationships with business stakeholders & with your peers.
* Perform cost & scenario analysis, as well as pricing benchmarking.
* Identify supply risks & apply risk minimizing techniques in line with corporate policies.
* Discover & partner with trustworthy suppliers.
* Ability to execute projects from beginning to end with emphasis on attention to detail. Item pricing & item data management is an essential function within this role.
* Experience in summarising & presenting scope of work & supplier selection solutions to internal clients.
* 6+ years of sourcing experience preferable in the electronic manufacturing industry or the telecommunications industry.
* Proven track record as a sourcing expert – be able to demonstrate activities & results
* Understanding of market dynamics & sound business judgment
* Operate with internal & external stakeholders in a matrix environment
* Strong Presentation skills. Be able to present to senior management.
* Contracting experience – drafting, negotiating & execution
* Demonstrate creative thinking – solving problems by thinking outside of the box.
* Strong project management & leadership skills – be able to interface with global colleagues & be able to meet target dates/milestone task timeframes.
* Can build & sustain positive networking relationships
* Comfortable with figures & analysing/interpreting data. Proficient in Excel/PowerPoint & reporting tools.
* Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP an advantage)
* Attention to detail for project management & for task completion is essential
* BSc degree in supply chain management, business administration or other appropriate qualification
Qualifications
* 6+ years of sourcing experience preferable in the electronic manufacturing industry or the telecommunications industry.
* Proven track record as a sourcing expert – be able to demonstrate activities & results
* Strong presentation skills and ability to present to senior management
* Contracting experience – drafting, negotiating & execution
* Strong project management & leadership skills
* Proficient in Excel/PowerPoint & reporting tools
* Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP an advantage)
* BSc degree in supply chain management, business administration or other appropriate qualification
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Distribution
* Industries: Telecommunications, IT System Installation and Disposal, and Computer and Network Security
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