Direct Sourcing Agent

Endo•Saint Louis, MO

18d

About The Position

The Direct Sourcing Agent will align with business unit and manage assigned site sourcing activities. Identify supply chain reliability and cost reduction opportunities, continuously improve sourcing process, lead sourcing initiatives and facilitate supplier selection process. Support the daily procurement activities of the site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Chemistry, or Engineering required
Minimum of 2-5 years sourcing experience
Proven track record of implementing change
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
Strong negotiation and project management skills
Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions
Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
Highly proficient in MS Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Chemical Industry knowledge is a plus, nut not needed
CPM or CPSM a plus
Experience with JDE/BPCS/AD400 a plus

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively and proactively with Key Stakeholders to help create, implement, lead, and maintain a robust strategy for assigned categories.
Prioritize and execute raw material orders.
Lead and manage the supplier qualification, RFP events, supplier selection, contract development, implementation, and ongoing supply base management process.
Craft negotiation strategies to close deals with optimal terms.
Develop a deep understanding of assigned categories and the supplier marketplace.
Build and manage relationships with the internal customers and the suppliers that make up the supply base.
Help conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost containment and improvement opportunities.
Identify and display sourcing best practices in procurement.
Work with Quality to resolve complaints.
Work with Accounts Payable to resolve claims and discrepancies.
Participate in internal audits.
Demonstrate a measurable reduction in year over year total cost of ownership for the goods and/or services being sourced without compromising current quality and/or service levels.
Identify alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain risk and drive item and process cost reductions.
Develop and maintain an Opportunity Analysis across CAPEX, facilities and other site-managed expenses.
Cross functional support as required