Senior sourcing specialist
apply locations gbs mex - office
time type: full time
posted on: posted yesterday
time left to apply: end date: november 27, 2024 (14 days left to apply)
job requisition id: r0179271
tasks performed regularly which form the essential characteristics of the position:
strategy execution
* supports the category strategy creation and ensures execution of category strategies in the assigned country
* is an active part of the extended team for assigned country
* providing insights on the local/ regional market
* presents decision recommendation to the decision board to ensure a transparent and aligned decision making.
business partnering
* identifies key stakeholders and acts as business partner to them.
* with internal and/or external stakeholders, creates a clear vision and value proposition for procurement
* works with stakeholders to identify short and long-term plans for creating value (e.g., sourcing plans, roadmaps)
* becomes a trusted advisor for key suppliers, and senior stakeholders for strategic advice and counsel.
supplier management and selection
* conducts complex supplier selection activities and management of formal strategic sourcing and rfx processes including supplier identification, supplier due diligence activities and owns supplier life-cycle management.
* drives and conducts price and contract negotiations with a high degree of autonomy, in alignment with business stakeholders and procurement functions as required.
* works with a high degree of autonomy and takes decisions within assigned area of responsibility.
* coaches, supervises and collaborates with sourcing specialists for specified sourcing initiatives and supplier management.
* champions use of esourcing, spend visibility, and r2p tools; leverages and utilizes eauctions where appropriate.
* for assigned areas, resolves diligently quality, supply, or any other issues in close collaboration with the local and regional stakeholders.
analysis and documentation
* performs proposal analysis, including price analyses, “should cost” modelling, benchmarking and total cost of ownership (tco).
* generates proposal/quote comparisons and compiles detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.
* ensures full documentation (rfqs documents, contracts, and data & price maintenance at each sourcing project closure.)
risk management and ethical standards
* evaluates financial stability of suppliers and manages supplier risks as needed while considering the local plans, regulations, and specificities.
* demonstrates the highest ethical standards and ensures fresenius medical care procedures are adopted and followed.
performance measurement:
* target results in terms of savings/cost avoidance
* the successful execution of global or above country contracts established by global category teams
* optimization of procurement processes
* successful completion of sourcing events leading cross-functional project teams
qualifications, experience, know-how and skills critical for success:
* required training and education: university degree in economics, business administration or respectively equal educational training incl. relevant work experience
* required professional experience (in years):
o extensive purchasing experience in an international context, healthcare sector preferred
o minimum 5 years professional experience within tactical procurement
o knowledge of industry-specific rules and regulations as well as industry standards
* required personal competencies:
o understands the business environment
o collects, handles, and analyses diverse data types while leveraging digital communication technologies.
o delivers structured and compelling strategies based on data-driven insights, stakeholder needs and business objectives.
o embraces change and new ideas as well as formulates and applies creative responses to problems.
o communicates effectively
* other specialized knowledge, expertise and skills:
o functional knowledge: drives negotiations for strong outcomes including optimal financial and operational results.
o collaborates to create and manage contracts aligned with legal standards.
o takes an organised approach to managing projects, including defining a clear scope, key deliverables and timeline that is communicated regularly to stakeholders.
o demonstrates and applies a holistic procurement approach based on a deep internal & external analysis jointly with strong stakeholder engagement and a long-term vision and strategy.
o develops and applies a methodology for selecting, negotiating, contracting, and implementing supplier agreement(s) with the aim of reducing the total costs of purchased materials/goods/services while maintaining and improving levels of quality, service, and technology.
o it skills: ms office, knowledge of esourcing tools a plus
o languages: fluent english, other languages a plus
o special personal requirements: flexibility for occasional business travelling (10%)
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