Sourcing:*Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while optimizing costs and maintaining quality standards. (Supplier onboarding - Coupa)*Establish and maintain a robust supplier database to streamline sourcing processes and facilitate efficient supplier selection.Negotiation:*Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization.*Implement negotiation strategies to achieve win-win outcomes, balancing cost reduction objectives with supplier relationships and quality considerations.*Negotiate contract terms and service level agreements (SLAs) to mitigate risks and ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.Contract Management:*Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, from contract drafting and review to execution and ongoing contract management.*Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, purchase agreements, and other procurement-related documents to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Supplier Relationship Management:*Implement robust supplier relationship management practices to foster strong partnerships and maximize value.Cross-Functional Collaboration:*Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide procurement expertise and support to internal stakeholders, offering guidance on procurement best practices, supplier selection, and contract management.Compliance:*Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the procurement process.

* Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies that support cost savings methodologies * Establish a supplier renewal process to include: Current supplier evaluations and negotiating contracts that establish favorable terms to optimize value and reduce risk. * Collaborate with all company business units to ensure that all procurement activities support project deadlines as well as cost targets * Lead the supplier selection process, including RFP creation, bid analysis, new supplier negotiations and onboarding. * Manage supplier relationships, monitor the engagement and evaluate value.* Ensure compliance with applicable legal & regulatory requirements as well as company policy

Collaborate with legal and information security to audit current suppliers, and onboard new suppliers, while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (GDPR) as well as company policy

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