Strategic Buyer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic procurement initiatives, supplier management, and cost optimization activities. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and supporting procurement transformation initiatives including digitalization and sustainability programs.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and project management, with the ability to work independently and influence stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories and commodities.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities for procurement optimization.
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, onboarding, and performance management activities.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships and continuous improvement programs.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, contracts, pricing, and service terms.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing developments, and supply risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and sourcing needs.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects from initiation through implementation.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives related to digitalization and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry best practices.
• Mentor and support junior procurement professionals when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management.
• Proven experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
• Strong supplier relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of cost analysis, supplier performance management, and procurement processes.
• Experience managing complex sourcing projects independently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, industrial, or technology sectors.
• Knowledge of procurement digitalization tools, e-sourcing platforms, and ERP systems (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, etc.).
• Experience with sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent are considered an advantage.

PLEASE NOTE!

Our client require that an adequate background check has been completed prior to the start of this assignment. Ework offer to conduct the necessary background check for a fee. Reach out to your Ework contact for more information if interested. Please see more information below.

REGARDING NECESSARY BACKGROUND CHECKS

You, the supplier, must conduct a background check as soon as possible after the candidate has been chosen for the assignment. Please contact Ework ASAP if you want us to perform the check on your behalf, for a fee.

As a part of the contract signature, you, the supplier, will also sign a ‘SELF-DECLARATION FORM’ confirming all requested Background Checks are completed. If you/your consultant is selected for the assignment, you are responsible to ensure the background check is completed before signing a contract.

Our client reserves the right to request evidence of completion of these checks according to their expectations for the duration of the contingent worker assignment.

If any deviations or discrepancies occur, the supplier should inform Ework and the candidate should not be moving forward in the procurement process.

Any supplier awarded an assignment with our client needs to, at least, perform checks on:

• Identity verification
• Right-to-work confirmation
• Address verification (covering approximately the last 10 years)
• Education verifiation (highest relevant degree or certification)
• Financial fitness (e.g., history of bankruptcy or significant debts)
• Corporate directorship review (where applicable)
• Criminal record check in accordance with local legislation
• Basic open-source / media review (including social media)

Please note! We offer continuously. That means that we sometimes remove the assignments before deadline. If you are interested we recommend that you apply immediately.

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