Works with the team to assess all requirements and develop sourcing and contracting strategies for goods and services.

Negotiates the acquisition of goods and services, which satisfy customer specifications, delivery requirements, and performance and reliability expectations while optimizing the cost of materials and services within the business unit.
Conducts bid processes, oversees the preparation of bid packages, prepares bid analysis and participates in final contract award decisions. The Role is expected to develop complex tenders and evaluation criteria within the scope of 　local procurement procedures.

Prepares and coordinates the execution of contracts and other supply documents in a manner that ensures compliance with procurement strategies and policy.

Maintains a record of contracts, supplier agreements and other documents related to the terms and conditions of commercial relationships, scope of materials and work, supplier/contractor performance measurements, and other records of supplier/contractor qualification and approval.

Analyzes the efficiencies, effectiveness, and performance of the business unit’s goods and services requirements and develops meaningful performance metrics to facilitate bench marking and measurement of continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintains a working knowledge of legal requirements, governmental rules and regulations related to contractual documents, performance of contract work, quality assurance requirements and business relationships. Supports the Law department in the examination and litigation of legal matters related to commercial transactions.
Reviews qualified vendors and contractors and develops preferred suppliers aligned with the strategic objectives of the client organization.

Participates in the identification and evaluation of commercial and financial processes to assess their value and applicability within the client business unit.
Manages individual local and regional key supplier relationships to optimize the exchange of value with those companies and maximize value of the relationship for all parties.

Mentors local  staff to increase the scope of their responsilities in support of  integration efforts.

Use and upkeep of procurement systems, SAP and CLM, for purchasing and contracting activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelors required. Degree in Engineering, Science, Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain Management or similar discipline preferred.

Basic professional supply chain certification is desirable.

At least six years experience in procurement and contracting. Experience supporting an operation located outside of the US. Onsite procurement support to an operation residing outside of the US required.