Strategic Sourcing - Negotiation & Savings Architect

Cemex US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemex US in Houston, TX is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead commercial and contractual strategy for manufacturing procurement in the United States. You will negotiate contracts, develop sourcing strategies, and partner with internal customers to maximize value while mitigating risk.

You will use financial analysis and TCO modeling to drive cost savings, build strong supplier relationships, and lead implementation from cradle to grave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or SCM is required.
• 6 years industrial procurement experience related to supply chain strategy and national negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and agreements and develop strategies for goods and services.
• Develop negotiating strategy with input from internal customers and act as key commercial expert during negotiations.
• Negotiate legal and commercial terms to optimize business results and identify risks.
• Build relationships with internal customers to understand requirements and timelines.
• Lead the implementation process from cradle to grave and ensure savings are realized.
• Develop regional negotiation plans and monitor macroeconomic indicators for market conditions.
• Manage relationships across departments and collaborate with Operations, Planning, Finance and Legal.
• Create strategic vendor alliances to reduce total cost of ownership.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Supply chain strategy

Procurement knowledge

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business or Supply Chain Management

Master’s Degree in Business Administration preferred

Tools

e-sourcing tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cemex US in Houston, TX is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead commercial and contractual strategy for manufacturing procurement in the United States. You will negotiate contracts, develop sourcing strategies, and partner with internal customers to maximize value while mitigating risk.

You will use financial analysis and TCO modeling to drive cost savings, build strong supplier relationships, and lead implementation from cradle to grave.