Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Lhoist • Calera, AL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the Sourcing Manager as a Sourcing point of contact for the business within an assigned geography, covering all categories, including implementation of the sourcing strategy for local/sub-regional spend (outside of global or regional categories) to achieve recurrent TCO (total cost of ownership) improvement and ongoing value creation, while managing quality and service level for the given geography. Additional duties include establishing close working relationships with local/sub-regional internal stakeholders (manufacturing, technical, controlling, management…) to understand business needs and deliver adequate sourcing performance, support and collaboration with (Global and/or Regional) Category Managers for corresponding categories, support of the Sourcing Manager to manage a portfolio of sourcing initiatives (with a high spend in scope), development of relationships with suppliers in the geography, and management of a portfolio of smaller sourcing initiatives (with a lower spend in scope).

Requirements

• Results oriented self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed by the business.
• Must work well with others within and outside the department and be comfortable working in both an office and industrial/production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and contribute to team success
• Extremely dependable. The time-sensitive nature of the position requires excellent attendance and complete customer focus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate on all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint software.
• Adept in an ERP environment and related reporting/data warehouse, preferably SAP/BW, to drive integrated planning solutions.
• Must have 2- 4 years of previous souring experience in relevant General Procurement experience in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, or mining environment.

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or technical related field or equivalent work experience in the field is desired.
• BS Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus
• Five (5) plus years of sourcing experience in heavy manufacturing or mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Execution of spot buy process
• Establishes partnership with local/sub-regional stakeholders and drive alignment with local management on the sourcing strategy and implementation of a multi-year plan optimizing TCO year-over-year.
• Supports high value / complex spot buys for the geography and consults the Category managers for the relevant categories when applicable.
• Supports and collaborates with (Global and / or Regional) Category manager by providing input on local requirements for the regional and global category sourcing initiatives.
• Assists in Sourcing initiatives for local category purchases
• Set up and lead cross-functional teams
• Organize supplier selection, identification and qualification of alternative suppliers
• Identify TCO reduction and value creation opportunities
• Identify cost savings while maintaining/improving the quality and service level of suppliers
• Drive negotiation, lead contract implementation
• Track / Measure performance according to Group Procurement guidelines
• Supports the Procure to Pay process through the alignment of buying channels
• Manages / Evaluates contract compliance, data management, and supplier performance and takes necessary corrective actions for spending under his responsibility
• Optimizes supplier base to build a manageable pool of preferred suppliers.
• Develops and manage long-term relationship with key suppliers of a given scope
• Ensures discipline/compliance to the agreed strategies, plans, and processes
• Ensures smooth collaboration specifically with Category Managers, Spot buyers and Analysts
• Back-up of the Sourcing Manager to represent Local Procurement in different governance bodies
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match
• Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service
• educational assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED