Develop and implement purchasing strategies incorporating contracts, purchasing tools, and supplier management techniquesIdentify opportunities, aggregate and standardize goods and services, leverage purchasing power, and optimize working capitalDevelop strategies, select purchasing tools, and validate them with usersSelect suppliers and negotiate large-volume contracts at local, regional, or general levelsCommunicate, implement, and execute purchasing strategies, policies, and proceduresShare information and best practices within Purchasing and communicate with inter-related Cabot groupsEnsure development and review of market intelligence for assigned goods and services portfolioAssemble, participate in, and potentially lead cross-functional user teamsPotentially manage or lead Purchasing staff within a regionCoach and develop direct and matrix reports and align with matrix functionsProvide input to department budget developmentReview commodity spending reports and trend analyses against goalsRecommend and implement changes to achieve cost reductions and efficienciesEnsure compliance with Purchasing Ethics, Sarbanes-Oxley 404, ISO and Corporate Standards, Values, audit rules, and lawsBuild and maintain positive business relationships with suppliers and usersSupport implementation and maintenance of the Responsible Care® Management System in line with RC*****® requirements, as applicableRequirementsBachelor's degree in Business, Science,



Engineering or equivalent experiencePurchasing certification or equivalent required8-10 years industry-related purchasing experienceStrong knowledge of the Purchasing profession within multinational industryStrong understanding of contract language terms and conditions and contract designUnderstanding of the marketplace relating to a particular portfolio of goods and servicesSolid understanding of business issues and financial principlesComputer skills and knowledge of office and purchasing applicationsFull understanding of purchasing and inventory systems and interfaces with Finance, project, job costing, planning and forecastingEffective verbal and written communication in the local language and EnglishAbility to articulate ideas convincingly, negotiate contracts and solutions to complex problems, provide feedback and direction, make presentations and address varied audiencesLeadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsCore CompetenciesDemonstrates expertise in developing and implementing purchasing strategies, supplier management, and contract negotiation while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.Possesses strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage cross-functional teams and drive cost efficiencies.Highest-signal resume keywordsPurchasing Strategy DevelopmentSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationPurchasing CertificationMarket Intelligence AnalysisHard SkillsPurchasing ToolsContract Language UnderstandingInventory SystemsFinancial PrinciplesCommodity Spending AnalysisSoft SkillsEffective CommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingPresentation SkillsCertifications & QualificationsPurchasing CertificationIndustry KeywordsSarbanes-Oxley 404ISO StandardsResponsible Care® Management SystemRC*****® RequirementsMultinational IndustryTools & TechnologiesOffice ApplicationsPurchasing Applications#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Regional Sourcing And Category Manager (Altamira)
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📍 Altamira