Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.

Understand market dynamics and support strategies for assigned commodities & proactively drive initiatives to meet sourcing objectives. Support commodity buys.

Assess supplier capabilities and make recommendations on purchases with new vendor developments

Acts as functional expert for the development and negotiation of purchasing contracts for the organization e.g. for partnering, strategic alliances, technology transfers. Provides contracting expertise as needed across the organization.
Take initiatives & propose Vendor Development, cost reductions, Lead-time reduction, lean etc.

Manage supplier relationships in the best interest of company

Work across factory teams and in tandem with Engineering, Shop, MMI, Process specialists, Quality (Shop...