Commodity Manager will lead and execute Strategic sourcing Projects, and vendor management activities for assigned Facility and Construction categories and projects of low to high complexity scopes.
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain (partnering) effective working relationship with assigned stakeholders
Ability to review and analyze data to determine sourcing opportunities based on best practice methodologies
Capable of forming and driving Commercial, Technical bid reviews
Drive and develop the RFx process through to completion including requirements gathering, identifying RFP criteria, technical scoring, bidder’s Proposals
Conduct high impact eSourcing events where applicable (e.g. eRFX, eAuctions)
Solid negotiation skills on both Terms and Conditions plus cost targets
Draft Sow’s and Contracts through collaboration of stakeholders and legal
Help identify areas of risk for the business (i.e., delivery of service, quality, performance, timeline, warranty, governance); make recommendations where applicable
Qualifications
College Degree in Economics, business administration, supply chain management or related discipline.
5+ years of experience with Strategic Sourcing & Category Management in global companies with a specific expertise in Facility and Construction projects.
Solid team player; can work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment and with those contacted during the course of work.
Strong analytical, attention to detail, oral and written communications skills.
Fluency in English.
Self-motivated, reliable, accountable, passionate, and can keep to deadlines.
Multiple Commodity categories experience is a plus.
Procurement tools – Oracle.