The Commodity Specialist will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach.
They will have high visibility and growth potential in an In-Direct Procurement role working on integral commodities with key stakeholders including those at the highest levels in the company.General ResponsibilitiesKey participant in collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteriaKey participant in activities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and ManufacturingResponsible for the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practicesDelivers corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic visionKey participant in supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planningExperience / QualificationsA university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree)
or equivalent relevant work experience.Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demandsStrong communication skills; oral, written and presentationStrong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve resultsStrong personal and professional ethical values and integrityHolds self-accountable to achieving goals and standardsProficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel)Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customersAdditional QualitiesEnglish proficientWorks well under pressureHas a team player attitudeGoal oriented and can meet KPIsHas good written and verbal communication skillsCan handle meeting deadline requirementsSmarter TogetherCollaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world's most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thingEmployees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communicationAs One Sensata, we are working together to make things work together