Sourcing Specialist
Current• Implement sourcing plans with the goal of assuring specified quality, required delivery times and minimizing the total cost of the products and services.• Document performance to action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects.• Select a high-performance supply base for assigned portfolio, in accordance with short-list of preferred suppliers defined by Category Managers.• Conduct RFI/Q/P (Request for Information/Quotation/information/Proposal) and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and cost.• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through supplier reviews, site visits and audits, in coordination with Supplier Quality teams, to assure supply capabilities, on-time delivery, quality and service.• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers in order to meet specified quality, delivery and cost objectives.• Execute contract negotiation and development in coordination with Sourcing Manager and Contract Specialists.• Drive the parts and process qualification, in coordination with Supplier Quality teams.• Effectively communicate with and maintain the highest degree of relations between the Company and all levels of supplier personnel.• Build strong relationships with internal customers in order to meet defined objectives.