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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on cost reduction and supplier performance improvement. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems like SAP and SAP Ariba to maintain procurement compliance and data accuracy.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationsContract ManagementCost AnalysisSupplier Risk Management
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Hard Skills
PurchasingSupplier ManagementSpend AnalysisMarket IntelligenceTotal Cost of OwnershipRFIsRFQsCost ReductionSupplier Performance ManagementData Analysis
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
SAPSAP AribaE-Procurement Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced DegreeProfessional Certification
Industry Keywords
Automotive ManufacturingIndustrial ManufacturingCapital EquipmentMROSupplier Evaluations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead sourcing activities for direct and indirect materials, services, MRO, capital equipment, tooling, construction, and assigned categories
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies using spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier capabilities, risk assessment, and total cost of ownership
- Manage RFIs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and competitive sourcing events
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, lead times, freight, warranties, and service levels
- Administer contracts, long-term agreements, statements of work, leases, and confidentiality agreements with Legal and Finance
- Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, corrective actions, and risk mitigation
- Support new product launches, engineering changes, and supplier readiness activities
- Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives
- Analyze supplier cost increase requests using market data and cost-driver analysis
- Maintain procurement records, pricing, contracts, and approvals in SAP and SAP Ariba
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to standardize specifications, consolidate spend, and implement sourcing strategies
- Mentor Buyers and Assistant Buyers on sourcing practices, negotiations, procurement controls, and system usage
- Lead resolution of escalated supplier issues and support cross-functional business initiatives
- Achieve cost savings, cost avoidance, and total-cost improvement targets
- Improve supplier quality, delivery performance, responsiveness, and corrective action closure
- Increase competitive sourcing, contract coverage, and approved supplier utilization
- Protect supply continuity through supplier risk management and mitigation planning
- Maintain procurement compliance, data accuracy, and audit-ready records
- Support working capital objectives through improved payment terms, inventory management, and lead-time reduction
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field required
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain
- Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost analysis, and cross-functional project leadership
- Experience with ERP and e-procurement systems required
- Experience sourcing direct and indirect materials
- Advanced degree or professional certification preferred
- Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience preferred
- SAP and SAP Ariba preferred
- Experience supporting product launches preferred
- Experience managing capital or technical service purchases preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities to grow professionally and personally
- Participation in innovative and international projects
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Work with highly qualified professionals
- Global environment within a leading international automotive group
- Opportunities to lead innovative projects