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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing global procurement strategies, leading complex negotiations, and managing supplier performance across diverse industries. Proven ability to drive process improvements and leverage digital tools for data-informed decision-making while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Global Procurement Strategy DevelopmentComplex NegotiationsSupplier Relationship ManagementFinancial AnalysisStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementContract ManagementSupplier GovernanceProcess ImprovementData-Informed Decision-MakingCommercial JudgementProblem-SolvingNegotiationFinancial Analysis
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementSenior-Level InfluencingResilienceCuriosityInnovative Mindset
Tools & Technologies
Digital ToolsTechnology Solutions
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessSupply Chain ManagementEngineeringInformation TechnologyFinanceProcurement
Industry Keywords
ElectronicsManufacturing OperationsDirect-Material Supply ChainsAnimal HealthMedical DevicesLife SciencesPharmaceuticals
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and deliver global procurement and category strategies across direct materials, indirect services and capital investment
- Lead strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, contract management and supplier governance
- Build partnerships with senior business leaders and provide market, supplier and commercial insights for business decisions and investment planning
- Manage supplier performance, third-party risk, due diligence, business continuity and compliance across global operations and supply chains
- Lead, coach and develop a global procurement team of approximately six procurement professionals
- Advance procurement capabilities through process improvement, digital tools, data-informed decision-making and support for business transformation and integration activities
- Partner with leaders across manufacturing, supply chain, research and development, commercial operations, finance, quality, regulatory affairs, engineering and technology
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, information technology, finance, procurement or a related discipline
- At least seven years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management or supplier relationship management, including leadership responsibilities
- Proven experience developing and implementing global sourcing and category strategies and leading complex commercial negotiations
- Experience supporting technology-enabled products, electronics, manufacturing operations or direct-material supply chains
- Knowledge of electronic components, microchips, printed circuit board assemblies, plastics, metals, external manufacturing and technology solutions
- Ability to lead global teams and work effectively across functions, regions and a complex organizational structure
- Strong commercial judgement, financial analysis, negotiation, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and senior-level influencing skills, together with resilience, curiosity and an innovative mindset
- Professional fluency in English
- Valid driving license
- Experience in animal health, medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, technology or manufacturing would be an advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement
- Regular employee status
- No relocation required
- 25% travel requirements
- Day shift
- No visa sponsorship required