Strategic Sourcing Specialist I-1738

Category & Strategic Sourcing - Own assigned direct-material categories for EMEA manufacturing sites. - Execute category strategies aligned with regional and global sourcing objectives. - Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, cost modeling, and negotiations. - Support sourcing decisions for localization, dual sourcing, and footprint optimization. Supplier Management - Manage supplier relationships and performance for assigned categories. - Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive corrective action plans. - Support supplier industrialization, capacity planning, and risk mitigation. - Collaborate with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification and audits. Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Support - Partner with plant operations to ensure supply continuity and cost stability. - Support new product introductions (NPI), resourcing activities, and design changes. - Act as escalation point for sourcing-related supply or cost issues. Cost, Analytics & Market Intelligence - Drive cost-reduction initiatives (CE/VE, should-cost, negotiations, productivity). - Track savings, PPV, and budget adherence. - Monitor commodity trends, supply market dynamics, and geopolitical risks impacting EMEA. Governance & Compliance - Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies and ethical standards. - Manage contracts, pricing agreements, and ERP data accuracy. - Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.