SENIOR SOURCING MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Conduct detailed analyses of selected product categories, markets, and suppliers to provide insights, identify opportunities, make recommendations, develop strategies, and address business objectives.
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Collaborate with individuals and teams globally to access information, complete analyses, develop business plans, and drive desired results.
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Develop and implement processes and tools to enable sourcing strategies and operations.
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Provide support to resolve strategic or tactical operational issues with suppliers and business stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Science, Engineering or a related field
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Minimum of five years’ of experience in retail, sourcing, consulting, pharmaceuticals or FMCG
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Knowledge/Skills
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Experience with conducting financial or spend analysis.
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Experience with category, supplier and/or contract management.
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Experience with developing and executing business cases is preferred.
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Experience with suppliers and categories in generic Rx and OTC pharmaceuticals and/or consumer healthcare products is preferred.
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Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Alteryx and Tableau experience and advanced Excel skills is preferred.
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Excellent communication, listening, negotiation and influencing skills.
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Strong planning, organisation, and project management skills; able to work on multiple projects and flex within changing priorities.
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Analytical and problem-solving; ability to synthesise large data sets into actionable intelligence.
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Self-motivated, hardworking and results-oriented.
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Ability to work cross-functionally and respectfully with colleagues and suppliers from different cultures.
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Committed to acting with integrity.
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Ability to work outside of normal business hours and with individuals in different time zones.