Senior Sourcing Professional

• Strategic Sourcing Leadership
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to meet business requirements and drive cost savings.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams on sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement business strategies.
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Develop and manage complex supplier relationships including negotiation of contracts and resolution of issues.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including vendor non-performance and compliance issues
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement quality and performance improvement plans.

Contract Management

• Develop and manage high-value contracts including negotiation of terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations including payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met.

Category Management

• Develop and manage category strategies across multiple commodities.
• Analyse market trends and provide recommendations for category optimization.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement category-specific solutions.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders including procurement operations and finance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop sourcing strategies.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on sourcing activities and results.

• Master’s degree in supply chain management Business Administration or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CSCP or CPSM.
• Experience with supplier relationship management tools and software.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.