Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Current• Achieve yearly multi million COG savings through multi-sourcing, contracted pricing, volume discount and alternate development, etc; Negotiate for existing, new and potential parts, manage Oracle RFQ/RFPs and analyze category and part spend and price; Set annual saving targets and savings tracking• Complete review of 40+ part numbers for alternative manufacturers; identify/negotiate with supplier and get the business to test/approve alternatives, create/manage processes and document in/out of Oracle• Improve supplier data management processes in ERP system through lean six sigma project, surpass 3x of the initial goal set up• Work alongside and/or lead Buyer, Planning, Product, R&D and PDO groups to facilitate thorough and efficient sourcing activities; continuous effort to improve and readiness to communicate on Sourcinginitiatives/analysis/implementation• Support and lead supplier relationships, business reviews and supply agreement management including new contracts, amendments and expiring