• Support global sourcing strategy development to deliver cost savings and increase cash flow
• Lead development of procurement strategies for assigned spend areas/projects to drive regional and global business expectations.
• Deliver plans to drive the global benchmarks and top quartile cost performance.
• Deliver value across a spend profile of $200 million primarily in the areas of Indirects (professional services, corporate services, call center/ shared services, temp labor, marketing).
• Lead global supplier negotiation strategy and process in collaboration with the regional sourcing manager.
• Create a standardized process of building a fact base, internal and external benchmarking and implement it as part of the sourcing strategy.
• Set goals and drive key indicators by the global Procurement vision for assigned regions/Brands.
• Drive best-practice sharing and standardization of the sourcing process.
• Support the supplier relationship management (SRM) program for the assigned Spend Area.
• Identify and manage the connectivity of the spend area teams with functional partners, suppliers, and internal procurement colleagues.
• Manage partner engagement and alignment throughout the end-to-end sourcing process.
• Manage commercial supplier relationships and contracts for spend areas.
• Collaborate internally and externally to foster efficient and effective working relationships
• Forecast and manage budgets effectively, always being cost-conscious

Skills: Global Sourcing, Procurement Strategy, Cost Optimization, Supplier Negotiation, Benchmarking, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Budget Forecasting

• Manage and implement category strategies that contribute to short and long-term objectives
• Meet and partner with Senior Executives in the Print, Distribution, and Facilities functions to build and sustain positive working relationships 
• Discuss the impact of supply chain strategic development on the overall business, and develop forward-thinking supply chain strategies
• Develop and utilize supply chain, business, and financial modeling to determine and implement decisions that contribute to delivering objectives
• Lead supplier selection activities and drive supply base optimization.
• Negotiates and completes contracts with suppliers
• Partner with suppliers in forward-thinking strategic development and relationship-building
• Actively monitor the supply market to mitigate any risk.
• Plan for any likely disaster scenarios with top-tier suppliers
• Ensure financial proposals are market-competitive to inform decision-making
• Take ownership of audit compliance and optimize the vendor base
• Create relationships where possible to promote discussions around innovation
• Monitor the market and develop strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operations improvement

Skills: Category Management, Supply Chain Strategy, Supplier Selection, Contract Negotiation, Risk Mitigation, Financial Modeling, Audit Compliance, Vendor Optimization

• Working on and achieving the key goals of the category plan, which include formulating and enforcing the sourcing plans and approach
• With key customer and consumer needs in mind, formulating and closing supply agreements internationally
• Driving great relationships with buying, adhering to the rules, standards, and regulations
• Working in an honest, ethical, and moral way to be an example to others
• Managing existing and sourcing new supplier agreements across product lines as they are developed
• Leading the analysis of, and improving supply chain risks from the manufacturer to the warehouse
• Ensuring that trade operations are successful and executing proper adjustable discussions and reoperations with providers
• Ensure good internal stakeholder engagement, overseeing all product sourcing across the group
• Having great working relationships with Suppliers that encourage trust and loyalty
• Following the Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence
• Drive for continual improvement and innovation across the sourcing activities, including pre-launch activities, vendor training, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tools and productivity for vendors and sourcing teams.
• Lead specific project(s) to drive process and tech solutions to address gaps in product launches and accelerate the Private Label business.
• Partner with Product Managers, Product Development, and Quality teams to successfully enable product launches at scale.

Skills: Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Agreements, Supply Chain Risk, Trade Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Supplier Relations, Process Improvement, Product Launch Management

• Lead the creation and direct the implementation of a procurement requisition and PO processing team consisting of Procurement Coordinators under a Team Captain.
• Create KPIs and service level agreements with other business process key stakeholders and for key customers of the process.
• Develop and implement a strategy to expand the Source to Pay platform, including spend analytics, eRFX, savings tracking, guided buying, and e-invoicing
• Develop team capabilities to serve as a center of sourcing excellence in the organization, supporting market research, analytics, and global RFQs.
• Lead in defining the business process to deliver best practices.
• Support SDC’s international expansion to include team leads in each of these countries.
• Lead and influence the development of key SDC policies to help govern and set expectations within the business.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to ensure the process improves.
• Develop and utilize business and financial modeling to support decision-making
• Perform various cost and/or usage analyses, benchmarking, and contract compliance to determine savings potential and present findings and recommendations to business and functional leads
• Responsible for coaching and mentoring Team Members
• Plan for any possible contingencies

Skills: Procurement Management, KPI Development, Source-to-Pay Strategy, Sourcing Excellence, Business Process Optimization, International Expansion, Cost Analysis, Team Leadership

• Managing the short and long-term strategic sourcing direction to deliver the category product and sourcing strategy
• Having the commercial responsibility for where and how the F&F product is sourced from the right region
• Leading all strategic capacity planning activities and coordinating between different teams within the hub, the UK, and suppliers
• Liaise and work with costing and buying teams to ensure smooth transactions and information flows
• Making sure that everything Tesco Sourcing needs to initiate the product process is ready before the due date
• Driving high data integrity and tool adoption within Buying and Sourcing teams, providing visibility of critical path status, and driving adherence to the timelines
• Supporting the preparation of effective Commercial Sourcing trips by
• Briefing all stakeholders on, critical path, ways of working, and general engagement
• Working with Commercial teams to ensure the highest quality of Range Matrix and briefs is delivered.
• Managing the information flow of range/seasonal frameworks, buying briefs, and forecasts to Tesco Sourcing to ensure the critical path is monitored on time
• Ensuring that new briefs are assigned to the right location within the agreed sourcing strategy
• Supporting Heads of Global Sourcing with general Operations management and Strategic development
• Supporting the development and implementation of a robust supplier strategy by working in collaboration with the Head of Buying, the broader category leadership team, the customer proposition team, and the Sourcing General Managers
• Developing relationships and working directly with product teams to understand what they want to buy
• Developing relationships across the global sourcing network to fully understand regional product/raw material/ manufacturing expertise

Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Capacity Planning, Costing Coordination, Data Integrity, Critical Path Management, Operations Management, Supplier Strategy

• Commercial skills and contracts composition experience
• Experience in managing OEM/JDM Suppliers and business relationships
• Team player with cross-functional Team lead experience
• Good negotiator and decision-maker
• Good judgment and the ability to compromise when vital
• Experience and knowledge of the Distribution Centre (DC) supply chain
• Detailed technical and commercial knowledge in High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Electronics, and Mechanical commodities
• International management and multi-cultural experience
• Willingness to travel occasionally for extended periods.
• Ability to influence the organization and have an interest in negotiation
• Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information
• Thirst for knowledge and the ability to learn quickly
• Experience in semiconductor supply chain operations or semiconductor equity research

Qualifications: BA in International Business  with 4 years of Experience 

• Experience in automotive purchasing (OEM or Tier 1)
• Training in one or more developmental areas (i.e., negotiation, contract writing, cost analysis, legal, leadership development, etc.)
• Willingness to travel, including overseas (especially China) - no more than 20% of the time
• Understanding of the basic cost elements of Automotive Parts
• Fact-based negotiation skills and strong time management skills
• Works with all levels of management, including executive management
• Display the ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, and negotiate and execute contingency plans
• Must be able to accept personal responsibility and accountability for major analytical and planning assignments
• Communicates directly with management and cross-functional leaders
• Strong teamwork skills, able to develop consensus and move the program forward.
• Able to develop win-win situations and have SAP experience 
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015)
• Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change, and grow with the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation skills.

Qualifications: BA in Supply Chain Management with 6 years of Experience

• Relevant work experience in project contracting
• Understanding of contracting services markets
• Demonstrable track record of success in managing complex, cross-functional activities and developing/executing key procurement processes
• Strong negotiation skills and a result-driven personality
• Excellent interpersonal, business acumen, communication, and supplier relations skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, and in a matrix management style organization.
• Strategic thinker and pragmatic worker.
• Excellent program management skills with experience leading and delivering large projects in multiple regions/markets
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive effective discussions with project resources from the tactical execution level up to steering committee members
• Deep knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision-making
• Focus on cost-effective innovation in program delivery
• Proven ability to build effective teams across internal and external partners

Qualifications: BA in Marketing with 5 years of Experience 

• Proven negotiation skills and influencing skills, able to influence business partners and suppliers, as well as the ability to be outspoken to ensure compliance with the contract.
• Strong numerical ability, an expert in cost breakdown and analysis
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships working across geographic boundaries.
• Ability to dissect third-party logistics cost drivers from their tender response and develop negotiation strategies to counteract and deliver savings.
• Strong capability demonstrated in the areas of governance, compliance, and control.
• Ability to demonstrate and engender collaborative behaviors both internally and externally
• Relevant business qualification, i.e., MBA or MSc.
• Knowledge and understanding of work instructions, electrical, and mechanical specifications, and contract review
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain concepts and their applications
• Demonstrated ability to build and leverage partnerships
• Results-driven attitude and Self-managed motivation to succeed
• Good communication and negotiation skills

Qualifications: BA in International Business with 7 years of Experience 

• Recent component or materials sourcing and vendor management experience
• Experience working with a supplier base in the Far East
• Experience in working for North America-based companies with global teams and vendors
• Experience in leading teams (while this role is initially an individual contributor role, the sourcing team will require more resources as the company grows)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to demonstrate examples of strategic collaboration with internal and external teams to deliver projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Related experience, preferably in specialty retail or consumer products.
• Exposure to merchandise sourcing and production of multiple product categories. 
• Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional leadership teams within the organization
• Commercial skills and contracts composition experience
• Direct experience in long-term silicon capacity planning
• Strong analytical and critical thinking, ability to develop sound internal and external working relationships

Qualifications: BA in International Business with 8 years of Experience