Develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate pricing and contracts, and drive cost optimization initiatives to achieve procurement objectives.
Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, while monitoring supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and service responsiveness.
Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to ensure material availability and support operational requirements.
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Complete supplier and cost/benefit analysis in order to support selecting the best supplier and optimum supply chain.
Create cost models for key commodity areas of responsibility. Support senior strategic commodity management team to negotiate price and contract agreements. Ensure key contractual reductions are realized.
Implement and support tailored development plans for strategic supplier and potential suppliers.
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