- Overall responsibility and leadership for all Purchasing activities within specified categories
- Responsible for sourcing in line with Strategy Category Plan (SCP) through the Global Sourcing Process to the point of Contract / Purchase Order for their sub categories
- Lead continuous improvements in purchasing activities by supporting COE initiatives / activities for their respective sub categories
- Responsible for internal stakeholder alignment on strategy and sourcing, including key focus on regional inputs and regional deployment for their sub categories
- Responsible for global category strategy development and deployment to deliver company cost and quality targets through sourcing within the Global markets for their sub categories
- Support delivery team in supplier relationships through the Contract Management and Supplier Performance Management process for their subcategories.
- Experience of indirect procurement of goods and services
- MCIPS or working towards the qualification
- Experience of negotiating terms and conditions
- Commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Understand category management principles
- Strategic thinking
- Global business understanding and experience
- Relationship management - internal and external
- Category knowledge and demonstrated experience
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Senior Specialist - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom - CONTECHS
Description
Job DescriptionPosition: Senior Specialist - Strategic Sourcing
Sector: Professional Services
Location: Gaydon
Position Type: 14 month rolling contract
Inside / Outside IR35: Inside IR35
Salary: Umbrella £37.11
About the company
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking an Senior Specialist within Strategic Sourcing to join their team.
Job Description
As a Senior Specialist within Procurement, your main responsibilities are:
Qualifications / Skills Required
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.
Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.
How to Apply
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