· Execute procurement activities for assigned categories and suppliers, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
· Lead annual price negotiations and maintain pricing and item data in ERP and related systems. · Define and implement supply strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including supplier quality and logistics. · Drive long-term cost reduction initiatives and support CCC sourcing. · Develop and manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance in areas such as delivery reliability, quality, innovation, and lead times. · Support sales and cost estimation with sourcing insights · Monitor and ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and contractual standards. · Stay informed on industry trends and actively identify and evaluate new suppliers. · Oversee inventory levels to support healthy net working capital and operational efficiency. · Works independently to complete given tasks and activities. · Dealing with standard, basic, or complex ordering/buying activities that may require negotiations. · Guides and influences others within own area of expertise. · Geographical scope between national/region/global · Complies with all company policies