- Develop, lead, and execute sourcing and purchasing strategies for assigned categories
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, consolidation, and efficiency
- Conduct end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFx creation, RFP/vendor analysis, price and contract negotiations, and contract renewals
- Partner with stakeholders to clarify requirements and monitor demand forecasts
- Ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Analyze procurement processes and implement process transformation initiatives based on best practices
- Approve and oversee ordering, deliveries, and supplier management
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
- Lead high-impact projects annually and manage cross-functional teams
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Monitor KPIs and performance metrics
- Provide actionable insights and communicate across all organizational levels to drive operational excellence
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, or Finance, or Master's degree in Business Administration or Business Analytics
- English language proficiency required at Advanced C1 level
- Certifications listed: Certified in Supply Management (CSM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Skills in Business Analysis, Business Process Management (BPM), Cloud Computing, Contract Management, Data Analytics, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Financial Management, Generative AI, Insight Generation, Negotiation, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), SAP Overview, Sourcing and Procurement, Sourcing Strategic Thinking, Spend Analytics, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain Planning (SCP), and Transformation Design
- Ability to develop and execute sourcing and purchasing strategies
- Experience conducting end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFx creation, RFP/vendor analysis, price and contract negotiations, and contract renewals
- Ability to monitor demand forecasts and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and supplier relationships
- Ability to monitor KPIs and performance metrics
- Must be eligible to work in the United States; Los Angeles, California-based candidates are not eligible
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing sourcing and purchasing strategies while ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams, analyzing procurement processes, and driving operational excellence through data-driven insights.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Sourcing And Procurement
- Contract Management
- Data Analytics
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Certified Professional In Supply Management (CPSM)
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Business Analysis
- Business Process Management (BPM)
- Financial Management
- Generative AI
- Insight Generation
- Negotiation
- Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
- Spend Analytics
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Planning (SCP)
Soft Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication
- Team Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Relationship Building
Certifications & Qualifications
- Certified In Supply Management (CSM)
- Certified Professional In Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Industry Keywords
- Procurement Processes
- RFx Creation
- RFP/Vendor Analysis
- Contract Renewals
- KPI Monitoring
- Operational Excellence
Tools & Technologies
- Cloud Computing
- Data Visualization
- SAP Overview