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About The Position

Requirements

• 5–7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in strategic sourcing or category analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience executing RFx processes (RFQ/RFP/RFI) and managing supplier negotiations.
• Experience with contract implementation and supplier onboarding in a structured procurement environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP ARIBA or equivalent e-sourcing and P2P platforms.
• Ability to travel globally up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• CIPS foundation or equivalent procurement qualification.
• Exposure to the specific regional Indirects category.
• Experience working within a multi-OC or multi-country procurement environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Execute RFx events (RFQ/RFP/RFI) for the assigned category within the global sourcing framework defined by the GCM and RCM-Global.
• Prepare RFQ templates, manage supplier responses, and conduct bid evaluations.
• Develop negotiation packs and lead or support commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Finalize supplier selection recommendations in line with TCO evaluation criteria and global strategy.
• Lead contract implementation activities, including finalization of scope, KPIs, penalties, and incentives.
• Manage supplier onboarding in ERP/procurement systems.
• Monitor contract compliance and escalate deviations to the RCM-Global.
• Support periodic supplier performance reviews and maintain performance scorecards.
• Coordinate with Operational Managers and Buyers to ensure smooth contract call-off and P2P execution.
• Resolve purchase order and invoice queries related to the category.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records in the CLM system.
• Track savings delivery against sourcing initiatives and report to the RCM-Global.
• Support spend analysis and market intelligence activities for the category.
• Maintain category data and supplier records in relevant procurement platforms.

Benefits

• PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%.
• Annual bonus potential and merit-based increases.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Annual well-being subsidy.
• 20 weeks maternity and 12 weeks paternity leave options.
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement.
• Tuition-free college program or free continued education (BA, Masters, etc.).
• Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos).