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Position : Procurement Sourcing Administrator

Location : Newark, NJ

Type : Direct Hire

SUMMARY

Sourcing needed products and services that deliver best value to the business.

The direct Procurement leader is responsible for developing the direct sourcing strategy and implementation. The scope of the role includes supplier market research, vendor selection, category strategy management, value analysis (price, quality, quantity, time...), negotiation, buying, risk mitigation, supplier relationship management & contract administration. The Purpose of the role is to achieve measurable improvements in sourcing, by reducing costs, improving efficiency and improving supplier performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee Company’s Indirect Sourcing activities to deliver cost savings, supplier consolidation and improve suppliers.
• Developing & executing the overall direct Sourcing strategy for company in close collaboration with Senior Management.
• Perform data analysis and utilize financial acumen to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive best value proposition /vendor selection for our company.
• Develop expertise in contract requirements in order to negotiate the most favorable pricing; domestic and especially internationally.
• Develop comprehensive risk mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted supply of products.
• Implement rigorous supplier relationship management processes.
• Strong project and process management in order to execute global & regional sourcing strategy.
• Management of Indirect functional budget

RESOURCES MANAGED:

• Procurement leads.
• Direct sourcing operational budget.
• Sets targets and achieves cost savings through Strategic Sourcing.
• Supports key stakeholders up to and including Executive level through the annual budgeting cycle.
• Global scope impacting across all functions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 10yrs experience in construction or in Fire Sprinkler
• Deep and broad sourcing experience and expertise
• Significant experience of performing Strategic Sourcing roles in procurement category management
• Ability to work with management located in other countries.
• Demonstrable track record of achieving results in managing complex, cross-functional activities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Solid business/financial & project management skills
• Microsoft Office; Advanced Excel, Outlook.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $100,625.02 - $115,784.96 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Construction and Fire Protection industry experience preferred

Experience:

• Procurement: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road