Stargard, PL
Category Sourcing Specialist
Purpose of the position
Responsible for Sourcing & Supplier Management of Commodities assigned. Implements sourcing plans to effectively manage the sourcing activities related to his/her assigned portfolio in order to maximize supplier performance (cost, quality, lead time) and support the business plan.
Responsibilities
● Develop and implements sourcing plans with the goal of assuring specified quality, required delivery times and minimizing the total cost of the products and services
● Conducts RFI/Q/P (Request for Information/Quotation/information/Proposal) and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and cost
● Conduct new items sourcing and update SAP system with correct supplier, price, lead-time and minimum order quantity
● Evaluates current and prospective suppliers through supplier reviews, site visits and audits, in coordination with Supplier Development teams, to assure supply capabilities, on‐time delivery, quality and service
● Negotiates prices and terms with suppliers in order to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives
● Builds strong relationships with internal customers in order to meet defined objectives
● Identifies opportunities and implements actions to continually reduce wasted time, money and resources from assigned tasks
● Drive cost reduction ,process improvement and innovation projects
● Conduct Quarterly/Annual Business Review with critical suppliers
● Complies with company and local procedures applicable to the job function
● Employees may be assigned other duties in addition to, or in lieu of those described above, according to the needs of the location or Company
What you’ll need to succeed:
● Education Minimum bachelor degree in business or engineering Experience
● Min. 5 years of experience in sourcing area, in particular related to sourcing and/or category management. Competencies
● Strong interpersonal skills: strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills. Sourcing process execution knowledge (RFX processes, requirements gathering and collection), understanding of pricing models
● Understanding in vendor management
● Good influencing and negotiation skills.
● Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines
● Google Office tools , SAP as an advantage
● Taking initiative in a proactive manner to improve own and team work practices ●
Full professional proficiency of written and oral English required
● Good at communicating in a professional manner
● Display a strong work ethic and ability to comply with internal controls and policies
● International mind-set
You will be part of:
WORKING TOGETHER WITH
● Bromma Purchasing/Planning
● R&D, Quality
● Kalmar Sourcing
● Category Team
● Other stakeholders across the Global Company (to the extent required)