Senior Procurement Specialist
Core
Strategic sourcing specialist supporting Marketing, Brand, R&D, and Corporate Communications by developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and business cases for marketing and brand services
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Food) / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (sourcing solutions & contracts)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, category management, RFP/RFP/RFQ management, financial analysis, risk assessment, project management
Preferred skills
Marketing/brand process knowledge, media services sourcing experience, supplier diversity expertise, SAP/enterprise system proficiency
Technologies
SAP, Shopperations, CMD, Accolade
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies; Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective actions; Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial agreements; Conduct supplier financial, operational, and risk assessments; Manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes; Present sourcing recommendations to leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC