Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist m/f/d

Job purpose:  Establish and drive procurement of direct raw material in alignment with business Leadership for your assigned commodity / category and/or region as per Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan with a strong focus on R&D iniciatives. You will have global/regional Responsibility for driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve lowest Total Cost , reduced Working capital via Negotiation planning and execution, High Growth Region Sourcing, Value Engineering and Sole/ Single Source elimination. You will manage Supplier Performance to support your commodity/category and/or region and ensure supply continuity. You will be managing several projects in a dynamic global environment. You will ensure compliance with company business policies and procedures, Export /Import regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Site Category and Commodity Strategies including spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost, Market Analysis and Global Technology / Economic trends
• Drive and execute Annual and Strategic Plan with supporting strategies
• Manage Site Category and Commodity Strategies including spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost, Market Analysis and Global Technology / Economic trends
• Ensure Relationship development and management with key Supplier Leaderships
• Align with Site Sales, Marketing, Technology, Business, Operations, Finance and Quality and Other Solstice Businesses
• Manage Supplier selection, RFQ and RFI process, Negotiation, Contracting and supplier performance processes

•  University graduate in the fields of Manufacturing, Industrial Eng. technology, Chemicals, Electronics or other relevant fields of study
• Knowledge of 7 step Strategic Sourcing Strategy Methodology 
• Minimum of 6+ years experience in Sourcing and procurement including Chemicals buying
• Knowledge of Chemicals spend and supply base
• Working and/or Leading in Site Team Environments
• Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience
• Advanced knowledge of written and spoken English
• Good analysing skills, communication skills and customer focus/orientation
• Experience in developing and execution of Sourcing strategies
• Experience finding and developing new sources of supply
• And negotiation of Supply agreements and cost reductions
• SAP and Microsoft Excel skills
• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
• Demonstrated Business and financial acumen
• Experience with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools