• Increase competitiveness by implementing strategic initiatives
• Take responsibility for keeping track of market developments
• Explore value-creation opportunities based on supplier ideas and internal resources
• Improve supplier management, and drive sustainable sourcing with suppliers
• Take responsibility for building and maintaining the supplier database
• Conduct cost forecasts and track purchasing performance
• Take responsibility for minimizing operational risks, and defining category-sourcing strategy
• Be responsible for sourcing products and services in the Professional Services Category
• Alignment with the business stakeholders
• Responsible to initiate and coordinate sourcing projects in the category
• Negotiate terms and conditions in commercial contracts with suppliers

Skills: Strategic Initiative Implementation, Market Analysis and Monitoring, Supplier Relationship Management, Database Management, Cost Forecasting and Performance Tracking, Risk Management, Category Sourcing Strategy, Contract Negotiation

• Provide the most valuable solution under challenging conditions with business needs and cost of resources
• Define the best-suited category strategy in Marketing, Retail and Promotion, or Business Services. 
• Develop market intelligence and drive changes based on the market trend. 
• Ensure competitiveness and that strategy is implemented successfully
• Challenge and identify value creation opportunities by the supplier ideas and internal resources, valorize breakthrough ideas
• Enhance supplier management, and build supplier portfolio in a category, and execution. 
• Accelerate Sustainability sourcing with Suppliers, and involve suppliers in the mission.
• Execute strategic projects, onboard and influence people to projects with change management
• Build cost forecasts, and validate budget assumptions with decisional stakeholders. 
• Monitor purchasing performance, and manage complex negotiations. 

Skills: Project Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Market Intelligence, Category Strategy Development, Cost Forecasting and Budget Management, Negotiation Skills, Problem-Solving

• Develop and Implement robust Critical Parts Management that will significantly reduce supply risk
• Lead material shortage escalations as Category Sourcing Management representative with Pecs Manufacturing plant projects/products
• Make critical decisions on all aspects of supplier relationships including contracts, commercial/pricing, supply assurance, and conflict resolution
• Develop component supply base sourcing strategy and localization/consolidation projects 
• Support Pecs in-house manufactured products in alignment with global strategy
• Execute effective supplier negotiations and event-driven cost reductions to meet cost reduction goals and best cost.
• Coordinate between the Project Managers, the Plant Purchasing and the Engineering Team 
• Support effective communication for the timely delivery of newly developed products
• Manage SAP category data settings, and support supply chain performance improvement activities
• Collaborate with Corporate, Group, and cross-functional personnel, both domestic and global, to ensure alignment of key strategic objectives.

Skills: Supply Chain Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Project Coordination, Negotiation Skills, Communication, Data Management, Cross-functional Collaboration

• Manage contracts with compliance and handle potential crises.
• Manage risk exposure, anticipate operational risks, and implement action plans to mitigate the risks
• Collaboration at the Regional level, and communicate /Manage projects/ share suppliers information.
• Advise senior-level management on strategic opportunities and value-added solutions related to procurement, supply chain trends, etc.
• Establish goals, improvement plans, business reviews and monthly reporting related to areas of responsibility
• Negotiate complex contracts or commercial agreements (High stakes or multi-div/region/domain). 
• Negotiate terms and conditions with key global and regional suppliers for the more complex, strategic and higher dollar contracts
• Ensure optimum price competitiveness and service levels are maintained.
• Serve as liaison for business to ensure business requirements are captured and make recommendations for additional requirements.
• Implement strategic procurement including sourcing strategy, RFQs for supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, supplier relationship management and performance measurement

Skills: Contract Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Collaboration and Project Management, Procurement Strategy and Advisory, Goal Setting and Business Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, Business Requirements Analysis

• Develop and lead complex strategic global and regional category plans that align with business strategies, future roadmaps and organizational vision.
• Identify, own, and drive measurable improvement and innovation in the selection and development of suppliers to optimize value in assigned categories.
• Provide expert internal assessment of current and future needs and external assessment of market trends and competitive suppliers
• Based on the category sourcing strategy and TCO, select and negotiate complex agreements with suppliers
• Establishing and maintaining contractual and business relationships with the suppliers.
• Customize standard sourcing process to align to business opportunities, goals and strategies and present innovative sourcing alternatives.
• Remain current with future trends within the global marketplace by maintaining relationships with suppliers, and other market experts.
• Identify supplier risks and category implications and provide stakeholders with intelligence to make informed business decisions. 
• Escalate defined risks and mitigation recommendations to senior leadership 

Skills: Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation Skills, Market Analysis, Innovation, Adaptability and Customization, Risk Management, Market Intelligence

• Experience in negotiating contracts and knowledge of key contractual language
• Track record of success working in a global, team-based environment
• Working experience in category management and strategic sourcing
• Demonstrated high ethical standards, and presented clear and consistent messages without misrepresenting self for personal gain
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop teams.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Successful sourcing/purchasing/supply chain/consulting working experience
• Experience working in packaging sourcing or category management
• Demonstrated record of exceeding goals in cost savings and supplier performance
• Demonstrated record of developing relationships with suppliers that have led to improved quality and overall cost reductions

Qualifications: BA in Supply Chain Management with 8 years of Experience

• Highly motivated with the ability to help drive change in a decentralized/matrixed organization
• Ability to use judgment and work indecently but willing to seek guidance when needed
• Project management skills and results-oriented
• Solid business acumen accompanied by solid and reliable interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively negotiate and influence
• Highly analytical with the ability to distill, synthesize, and draw conclusions on large amounts of data
• Strong Knowledge of category management/business and supply chain management
• Proficient category knowledge including marketplace, key suppliers, and future trends
• Demonstrated success in leading teams to achieve quantifiable results
• Track record for cultivating strong relationships with client and supplier stakeholders that have resulted in high customer satisfaction
• Must have C.P.M. or equivalent professional certification

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 7 years of Experience

• Procurement and/or supply chain finance working experience
• Advanced ability to develop and manage spend analytics and build statistical and financial tools that provide accurate analytics and measures
• Sourcing experience direct material management, ingredients, and/or packaging
• Must have prior experience in developing and executing against an RFP of direct materials
• Strong technical ability to develop statistical and modeling tools to measure risk and cost
• Experience in contract negotiations and supplier management
• Knowledge of value chain mapping, and sourcing flow from ideation to product launch in a consumer goods environment
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Working knowledge of MRP, SAP, or related business intelligence and ERP sourcing systems
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Project, PowerPoint, Word)
• Highly organized individual with initiative, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and excellent time management capabilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to apply influence and work collaboratively
• Ability to present to and interact with all levels of the company
• Must be able to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action
• Working knowledge of email, Internet Explorer, Excel, and Access

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 10 years of Experience

• Strategic sourcing with experience driving change within large globally dispersed matrixed organizations
• Experience in IT Hardware (Storage, Compute, Firewall, Desktop and Network, etc) specific category
• Progressive views of the future of work and its impact on supporting a globally dispersed IT infrastructure
• Proven experience developing, selling and implementing category strategies in a matrixed large organization environment
• Experience in advanced sourcing techniques and tools, and supplier management
• Excellent financial analysis skills as well as have attention to detail
• Proficiency in conducting market analysis, cost modeling and financial risk management
• Be self-reliant and possess the ability to work independently
• Excellent data analytics and presentation skills as well as strong strategic/long-range planning skills.
• Must have CPSM or ISM certification
• Ability to manage complex commercial and contractual (including an understanding of key contract clauses) negotiations and ongoing supplier performance management/scorecards.

Qualifications: BA in Finance with 9 years of Experience

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills as well as teamwork collaboration, aligning work with people
• Able to project authority in group settings and ability to express personal points of view in a constructive and direct manner
• Ability to identify issues and resources to effectively resolve problems
• Ability to display concise written and verbal communications to meet the needs of a diverse audience
• Ability to try new approaches and help others through changes
• Strength in building relationships and strategic alliances creates the right environment for teamwork
• Must have excellent proficiency in Rigid and Print Packaging
• Results-oriented with the ability to work independently
• The ability to effectively bring complex negotiations to a successful conclusion through personal initiative and accountability, achieve timely and desired results by effectively and efficiently prioritizing tasks and projects

Qualifications: BA in Operations Management with 6 years of Experience