Sourcing and Procurement Specialist, Senior Advisor
Lincolnshire, IL - USA
Job Summary
Overview:
At Zebra we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customers and partners needs and solve their challenges.
Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen heard valued and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations their employees and those they serve.
Youll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care aboutlocally and globally.
Come make an impact every day at Zebra.
What Were Looking For:
The Sourcing and Procurement Specialist Senior Advisor the third role of three Independent Contributor roles that recognizes his/her category expertise efficiency and effectiveness of complex regional to global multi-project management demonstrates the leader capabilities brings an innovation mindset and being an agent of change for the Procurement organization. More specifically the Sourcing and Procurement Specialist Senior Advisor is responsible for leveraging their category expertise by working closely with the business stakeholders to identify define and execute key projects that support defined business goals and objectives over a 12-36-month horizon. The Senior Advisor will handle multiple highly complex regional to global projects and lend his/her industry and category expertise with other team members. The Senior Advisor is a recognized as a member of the Procurement Leadership team with the expectation to support and drive Zebra and Procurements goals and objectives.
The Zebra Supply Chain Experience:
As a member of our global supply chain organization you will experience an environment where our values for innovation operational excellence and a commitment to making a positive impact come to life. Our customer first approach and agility enable us to leverage the creativity of the team to adapt swiftly to challenges and create exceptional value for those we serve. Collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of our operations. We drive an operating model and value set where accountability to one another is genuine and executed with consistency knowing that we succeed as one. Together we inspire one another embrace continuous improvement and make a meaningful impact!
This position requires hybrid work (3 days in office per week minimum) in either our Lincolnshire IL Holtsville NY Austin TX OR San Jose CA locations (note: There is a Premium Pay Adjustment reflected for the San Jose CA location).
Inspire trust and confidence with executive leadership
Engage with management team and stakeholder team members to drive strategic initiatives effectively balancing the RFx process and the TCO evaluation of suppliers against the business stakeholders requirements and supplier preferences
Recognized as a company expert
Ability to simultaneously manage 8 highly complex projects leading all deliverables analytics negotiations and project management details (as needed). These projects will span from a regional to global scope and will support the companys key strategic priorities. Additionally these projects will typically impact multiple functions and involve medium to large sized project teams representing multiple business areas
Manage full sourcing process for the most complex projects inclusive of supply market analysis leverage spend establishing business requirements driving requirements negotiating SOWs contract terms executing and monitoring complex contracts conducting and monitoring supplier
Hosting and leading business reviews
Independently collaborate with key stakeholders to develop annual category management plan that incorporates the stakeholders strategy goals challenges constraints and objectives with a 1 to 3- year time horizon key outputs included but not limited to spend breakdown strategic sourcing pipeline process improvements supplier rationalizations targeted supplier business reviews sourcing levers etc.
Ability to maintain accountability delivering against timelines building relationships and becoming a trusted advisor with business stakeholders executive management and suppliers
Perform significant total cost of ownership evaluations perform supply-market research conduct the most complex pricing audits and impact analysis for the pursuit of continuous cost improvements
Work collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost improvement programs and resolve significant and unique strategic supplier performance issues to ensure business satisfaction
Contribute to measuring success including savings innovation related to process improvements improved delivery and simplified process
This role is for Semiconductor procurement
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree preferred with a preference for Accounting/Finance Business Administration Supply Chain Engineering or related
12 years experience as a procurement professional
Equivalent work experience accepted in lieu of a degree as a procurement professional
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA CPSM is a plus
Experience with semiconductor procurement is beneficial but not required
Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint) Oracle iProcurement Scout and SpendHQ (or similar programs)
Perform significant total cost of ownership evaluations perform supply-market research conduct the most complex pricing audits and impact analysis for the pursuit of continuous cost improvements
Work collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost improvement programs and resolve significant and unique strategic supplier performance issues to ensure business satisfaction
Ability to influence and build relationships
Contribute to measuring success including savings innovation related to process improvements improved delivery and simplified process
Strategic Sourcing
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Spend Analytics
Supplier Management
Contract Compliance
Strategic Collaboration Management
Executive Presentation
Leadership
Project Management
Travel Requirements: 10-15% domestically
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position please contact us at
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Pay Range:
$122800.00 - $184200.00 AnnualIncentive Compensation:
In addition to base pay Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive at a target equal to 12% of base pay in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Zebra Total Rewards:
Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive including healthcare wellness inclusion networks and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days in addition to the traditional insurances compensation parental leave employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.
Salary offered will vary depending on your location job-related skills knowledge and experience.
Additionally all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota most other roles the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.
Benefits:
We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work adaptable hours Summer Flex Fridays Focus Fridays and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC