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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership and mitigate supply risk, while effectively managing supplier relationships and driving performance improvements. Proficient in leading strategic sourcing activities and negotiations to achieve measurable business results.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationsCategory ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementCost Savings Initiatives
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Hard Skills
ProcurementContract ManagementMarket AnalysisFinancial AnalysisRisk Mitigation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementCollaborationCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
CPSMCPMCSCP
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementSupplier ComplianceMulti-Site ManufacturingOperational ExcellenceValue Creation Initiatives
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute category strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, mitigate supply risk, and support business objectives
- Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to identify opportunities and risks
- Lead strategic sourcing activities, including supplier evaluations, RFPs, negotiations, contract management, and supplier selection
- Negotiate commercial agreements balancing cost, quality, service, innovation, and supply continuity
- Establish and manage key supplier relationships, driving performance, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement
- Identify and implement value creation initiatives focused on cost savings, process improvements, working capital optimization, and risk reduction
- Develop performance metrics and communicate category results, supplier performance, and sourcing strategies to leadership
- Partner with operations, manufacturing, finance, legal, technical, and supply chain teams to align sourcing decisions and drive successful implementation
- Collaborate with global procurement teams to leverage enterprise opportunities and share market intelligence
- Ensure supplier compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and contractual requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Operations Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain management, or a related field
- Demonstrated success developing and implementing sourcing strategies that deliver measurable business results
- Experience leading supplier negotiations, managing supplier relationships, and executing complex sourcing initiatives
- Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent
- Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing or industrial operations
- Experience with supplier performance management, commercial contract negotiations, and supply risk mitigation