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Job Summary

Procurement professional experienced in developing and executing global category strategies and preparing, negotiating, managing and coordinating agreements for Global Environmental, Water and Waste Services Category. 

Mentors and leads team of regional Subcategory Managers, and/or Category Buyers, and/or Efficiency Buyers in the Environmental, Water and Waste Services Category Tower.  Leads the collaboration with business and functional leadership (ie. sustainability) in the establishment and execution of sourcing & value creation strategies for the corporation.

Leads supplier relationship management initiatives for key suppliers. Identifies and drives continuous improvement & TCO opportunities. Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance/interaction; leads resolution of operational and project issues.

This is an onsite position with 2 days of remote work.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Utilize category management levers and practices to develop and implement global category strategies

Drive the use of traditional and advanced category strategies and sourcing tools to optimize the procurement process and add value

Negotiate and deliver cost savings to meet business requirements and procurement organization objectives

Leads the collaboration with business and business project leadership in the establishment and execution of value creation strategies

Establishes key performance indicators and implement with strategic suppliers to drive improvements

Gathers voice of the customer data periodically in incorporates into category strategy and contact negotiations

Ensures timely resolution of issues related to Environmental, Water and Waste Services project issues and implements root cause analysis and corrections to avoid future incidence

Develops Procurement strategies and leads RFPs for Environmental, Water and Waste Services bid events

Manages Environmental, Water and Waste Services supply base, including contract renewals, negotiations, claim and contractual dispute resolution and SRM Program

Education & Experience

Required:

BS in Engineering, Sciences, Supply Chain, Business or related field

5+ years demonstrated procurement experience required

Experience in negotiating agreements/contracts with strong comprehension of legal and commercial terms

Advanced Excel Skills and moderate experience in Microsoft Office products and SharePoint

Strong bias for decision-making rooted in data and analytics

CPSM Certified

Understands market dynamics, labor rates, etc. that impact category

Strong problem solving and strategic analysis skills. Able to conduct complex analysis such us TCO, EVC, NPV

Ability to manage multiple project tasks and quickly initiate changes in plan when appropriate

Ability to translate implications from analysis into preliminary recommendations

Strong influence & communication skills

Demonstrated ability to drive/deliver results

Strong Procurement expertise and experienced in Environmental, Water and Waste Services Category

Preferred:

Knowledge of project management and Six Sigma methodologies

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