Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies aligned with global and regional business objectives.
• Lead crossfunctional collaboration with facilities EHS security manufacturing engineering quality and core business stakeholders to ensure aligned decisionmaking and seamless project execution.
• Manage supplier relationships negotiate contracts and ensure suppliers meet all quality regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Conduct market and industry research benchmarking and competitive analysis to support informed sourcing decisions.
• Drive initiatives focused on cost optimization risk mitigation operational continuity and sustainability.
• Lead or support supplier transitions audits capability assessments and performance evaluations.
• Monitor category performance metrics and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies quality systems governance frameworks and legal requirements.
• Provide leadership coaching and mentorship to team members or direct reports to support capability development and high performance.
• Support and contribute to global and regional sourcing programs transformation initiatives and strategic projects.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Sourcing or Category Management with a knowledge base equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 8 years of relevant sourcing experience).
• Proven track record in Indirect Sourcing ideally in Facilities & Utilities or other related categories.
• Proven experience leading global sourcing and category management activities including strategy development supplier selection and execution across multiple regions.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation including SOWs pricing structures commercial terms and supplier agreements that deliver optimal outcomes including cost savings and innovation.
• Demonstrated peopleleadership experience including managing developing and coaching direct reports or project teams to achieve high performance.
• Strong ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization leveraging analytics and insights to build business cases influence senior leadership and drive change.
• Proficiency in developing complex RFx packages shouldcost models scorecards and award criteria.
• Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills with strong analytical and problemsolving capabilities.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to document plan execute and communicate programs effectively.
• High level of adaptability urgency and integrity with the ability to perform in a dynamic fastpaced environment.
• Strong technical proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English with other languages a plus.
• Ability to travel and engage with global stakeholders outside typical business hours when necessary.

Desired Characteristics

• Subjectmatter expertise in Facilities Utilities Renewable Energy EHS and other related categories.
• Strong leadership influencing and stakeholdermanagement capabilities.
• Experience working in diverse multicultural environments with an appreciation for crosscultural nuances.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within crossfunctional teams building strong and trusting partnerships.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance compliance and operational continuity.
• Exceptional strategic thinking problemsolving and criticalanalysis skills.
• Experience assessing and mitigating global supply chain risks.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience with processimprovement methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering highquality results under pressure.
• Proficiency with sourcing systems procurement tools and digital platforms.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.

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