Procurement Specialist/ Buyer

The Sourcing Analyst supports Strategic Sourcing Manager and Sr Buyers to develop and maintain a fact base (spend cube, market analysis, business needs assessment) and perform analytics (bid events, supplier negotiation and contract analysis) related to assigned categories.
Responsibilities will include the following:
 Supporting sourcing strategies, growth platforms, procurement department goals and metrics.

Perform spend, contract and market analyses for assigned categories.

 Validate and manage price updates.

Conduct bid events, prepare bid analysis and provide sourcing recommendations to Strategic Sourcing Manager.

Generate materials in support of presentations, workshops and negotiations.   Communicate sourcing decisions to stakeholders and ensure necessary system updates are performed.
Driving Quality and Corporate Responsibility Programs:

Material monitoring program.

Supplier audits/SQE compliance.

PROGRESS and Food Defense support and tracking. 

Managing transactional activities related to assigned categories including (will be a main function):

Entry and management of projects in PI+.

Prepare Bid Waiver and Bid Record documents to obtain sourcing approvals.   Resolve and respond to invoice kick-outs.

SAP work flow management for new items, specifications and pricing.
Compliance to Kraft Foods North America's policies (e.g. financial policies, procurement policies, confidentiality and risk management policies)

Qualifications and Competencies/Skills required:

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/Finance, Business Admin, Logistics, Engineering preferred), ERP experience a plus.

SAP & ARIBA a must Prior procurement experience 0-5 years or equivalent in related field.

Excellent analytical skills, presentation skills, problem solving ability, strategic thinking, drive for results and solid communications skills.

Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint