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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on Total Cost of Ownership principles and vendor management. Proven ability to analyze market trends and implement cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with ethical and governance standards.
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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO)Vendor ManagementData Analysis
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Hard Skills
Strategic Buyer ExperienceCategory ManagementProcurement Best PracticesSpend AnalysisCost ModelingMRP ProcessesInventory PrinciplesNegotiation SkillsAnalytical ToolsCost Reduction Initiatives
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationAttention to DetailMultitaskingProblem SolvingChange Leadership
Tools & Technologies
AS400SAPMicrosoft OfficeExcel
Industry Keywords
Supply Market AnalysisCommodity Price TrendsSupplier Performance EvaluationSourcing InitiativesManufacturing Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement global and regional category strategies
- Conduct supply market analysis and lead complex, enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations
- Drive sourcing activities in New Product Development (NPD) and Supply, Processing, Distribution (SPD) projects
- Research and qualify potential new vendors and assess their products and services
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms
- Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles to sourcing decisions
- Monitor commodity price trends and develop risk mitigation strategies
- Lead fact-based negotiations and commercial cost reduction initiatives
- Maintain knowledge of business trends, industry changes, cost drivers, pricing, market conditions, and economic indicators
- Initiate, drive, and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards
- Manage contracts covering pricing, quality, delivery, and sustainability
- Ensure vendor agreements such as MSA and SOW comply with ethical, environmental, governance, and internal standards
- Foster strategic supplier relationships supporting innovation and resilience
- Evaluate supplier performance, viability, contract compliance, and non-compliance processes
- Collaborate with Plant Operations, Logistics, Quality, and Engineering to provide timely procurement solutions
- Support site-level needs and escalate issues as appropriate
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years’ experience as a Strategic Buyer or in Category Management, or relevant business experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement and contract negotiation
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices
- Ability to interpret complex data, uncover underlying trends, and identify root causes of challenges
- Ability to utilize analytical tools, including spend analysis and cost modeling
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- High attention to detail and accountability
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects
- Ability to solve unfamiliar problems and troubleshoot independently
- Ability to lead change initiatives and align sourcing goals with business objectives
- Solid knowledge of AS400
- Solid knowledge of MRP processes and basic inventory principles
- Solid knowledge of SAP
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel
- Solid negotiation and strategic mindset
- Solid customer service orientation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred, not required
Benefits
Comp & perks- A full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, at date of hire
- A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
- An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
- An education assistance program
- Paid parental leave
- Eleven (11) paid holidays
- A competitive salary