Global Segment Sourcing Specialist

Getinge•Merrimack, NH

4d•$105,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will enable and execute purchasing strategies on segment level across the company leveraging synergies and specific capabilities ensure effective implementation, supplier relationship management and performance improvement, for the plastics injection molding and extrusion categories.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
Strong purchasing capabilities including negotiation, supplier relationship management.
Excellent understanding of risk management and have solid financial acumen. Ability to integrate sustainably topics in purchasing execution.
Clear strategic mindset including analytical skills, data management and business acumen.
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a passion for driving continuous improvement.
Adaptable and resilient with ability to adapt to changing circumstances and overcome challenges
Capable of planning and executing complex project related to supplier consolidation and optimization of supplier base.

Responsibilities

Strategy Implementation: Execute segment-specific strategies to streamline and consolidate the supplier base, aligning with company objectives.
Strategic Partner Engagement: Select and manage strategic partners for long-term, value-driven relationships, ensuring their performance aligns with segment goals. Act as key account manager.
Contract Management: Lead negotiations and manage contracts with strategic partners, emphasizing lifecycle management and long-term value.
Performance Oversight: Set and monitor KPIs, manage partner relationships (BRM), and continuously seek improvement and innovation within the segment. Act as “key account manager” on behalf of the North American region.
Risk and Compliance: Implement risk management practices and ensure strategic partners meet compliance and ESG standards.
Change Leadership: Drive the organizational change towards a consolidated supplier base, ensuring alignment across business functions.