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We are looking for qualified candidates for the job in ADM, Poland on the position of:
Location: Szamotuły, Poland
The Contractor Services Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for the strategic sourcing of labor, and associated materials & equipment to support site/plant procurement requirements. This includes source selection, supplier relationships, cost reduction negotiation, delivery and quality performance. He/she is tasked with leadership role in all facets procurement from strategic sourcing through project execution. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is required to manage issuing of RFQ's, quote analysis, supplier selection, and conducting market studies of commodity items.
- Develop the Procurement organization' strategy for the regional Contractor Services, with emphasis on identificationof cost reduction opportunities, budget development/maintenance and procurement process improvements
- Direct supplier selection, negotiate and interpret contracts between the company and Contractor Services suppliers.
- Meet or exceed profit plan goals related to commodities including: cost savings, low cost country sourcing, quality, supplier rationalization, etc.
- Lead Contractor Services sourcing activities in coordination with operations and engineering to drive a competitive advantage for the company. Develop, coordinate and steer purchasing strategies for Contractor Services
- Demonstrate accountability for functional, business and broad company objectives. Integrate and support development of processes that meet business needs across the organization for specific commodity responsibility.
- Involved in long term strategic planning. This role contributes to the overall strategy and manages complex issues within functional areas of expertise
- Provide for the evaluation of supplier quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and procurement analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts with emphasis on quality, price, delivery, and service necessary to meet requirements
- Support efforts concerning supply base rationalization and supplier development
- Leverage Contractor Services purchases across all divisions in the region
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Procurement/Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related technical
- field. Master's degree preferred
- 5-10+ years in multi-site/multi-plant manufacturing environment preferred
- LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or project management experience preferred; Strong Project Execution a must
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, negotiation and presentation skills
- Be recognized as subject matter experts (SME) of their commodity
- Must be able to work at strategic level and if requested tactical (hands-on)
- Fluent/Proficient in German
- Driven team player
- Experience in Food/ Agri-business industry preferred