Lead Sourcing Specialist (m/f/x)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify/validate ideal supplier panel for all kind of labor services under his/her responsibility.
• Follow PDCA cycle to optimize supplier performance from RFQ to the conclusion of the work.
• Tender to the supplier panel based on precise specification/qualification and ensure competitive bidding.
• Make award decision based on qualification, competitive price and QCDM information.
• Support strategic sourcing in full adherence to company policies of supplier due diligence, qualification, and compliance.
• Identify technical and commercial opportunities for cost saving with suppliers.
• Meet annual cost reduction KPI for his/her scope of parts.
• Generate cost avoidance by re-negotiating top offenders based on commodity strategy and business conditions. Negotiate and resolve negative purchase price variance.
• Negotiate Service contracts, long term supplier agreements and scope of work prior to buy.
• Identify new suppliers and update the supplier portfolio in accordance with new needs, market competitiveness, localization of services in the region, etc.
• Carry out subcontractors and contractors hiring in leased contract of fix scope in respect of local regulations.
• Concisely communicate status of critical quote and order lines to management in a timely manner.
• Main interface between internal customers and suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement projects for Offshore fast developing organization. Support on the development of new policies or processes in Sourcing or Supply Chain in general.

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Your Profile

• Degree from an accredited university in Business Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• Commercial understanding and negotiation skills by previous experience in Purchasing/Sourcing dept. of a multinational company. Preferably in the Wind OEM industry.
• Experience managing complex service contract negotiation with suppliers in cooperation with Legal Dpt.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Experienced on top-management presentations.
• Proved experience or education on supplier compliance topics and policy making.
• Ability to organize, assess, prioritize tasks, risks, resources, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ability to work under pressure and by objectives.
• Positive results-oriented mindset and “can do” attitude
• Excellent English and basic German communication skills.

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Desired

• Demonstrated technical aptitude on the use of ERP’s. Oracle Races will be an advantage.
• Strong sourcing background in well-structured Purchasing organization of a multinational OEM.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Frequent user of Excel and able to deal with big amount of data.
• Experienced in working remotely with colleagues from other countries and cultures.
• Available to travel (wind fairs, suppliers, internal meetings or events…)

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