Responsibilities

- You will develop sourcing strategies for assigned raw material categories across the Americas region.
- You will analyze supplier markets, pricing trends, and industry developments to support sourcing decisions and our goals.
- You will build category expertise and provide market insights that help guide procurement strategy and respond to changing market conditions.
- You will lead supplier bid events, pricing discussions, and contract negotiations to deliver cost savings and improve overall value.
- You will evaluate sourcing opportunities, assess risks, and recommend solutions that strengthen supply continuity and our performance.
- You will support sustainability projects by partnering with suppliers and company partners to achieve category goals.
- You will develop forecasts and provide insights on raw material costs, market conditions, and budget planning.
- You will track procurement projects, cost savings, and working capital projects and maintain accurate reporting.
- You will collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and other partners to align sourcing strategies and supplier performance expectations.
- You will identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement across the procurement organization.

Requirements





- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, or a related function.
- Experience supporting supplier negotiations, sourcing projects, or cost-saving projects.
- Advanced Excel experience working with data and reporting tools.
- Proficiency in English.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, with a strong focus on supplier negotiations, cost-saving initiatives, and market analysis. Proficient in developing sourcing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Negotiations
- Advanced Excel
- Category Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Sourcing Strategies
- Market Analysis
- Cost Savings
- Risk Assessment
- Budget Planning

Soft Skills

- Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

- Supply Chain
- Raw Material Categories
- Supplier Markets
- Sustainability Projects
- Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

- Data Reporting Tools

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