Head of Sourcing WB& SDA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies across the organization, in alignment with Global Strategy
• Manage the organization’s supply portfolio and finances and ensure transparency in spending.
• Lead the sourcing and procurement activities for the assigned categories of products  
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract management to ensure favorable terms and conditions for the company.
• Analyze market trends and leverage industry knowledge to identify opportunities for strategic sourcing improvements.
• Research and anticipate the negotiating powers of suppliers.
• Identify possible sourcing risks and avoid or minimize them.
• Discover and start partnerships with trustworthy vendors and build positive long-lasting relationships with them.
• Forecasting: Forecast future sourcing needs and trends to develop strategic sourcing plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and operational requirements.

Skills needed

• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships and contracts.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.

• Strong project management and leadership skills.

• Proficiency in procurement and supply chain management software and tools.

• Successful leadership of strategic sourcing functions within a large, complex organization.

• A history of driving cost savings and operational efficiencies through innovative sourcing strategies and supplier management.

• Has excellent decision-making skills that are driven by data and logic.