This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Strategic Sourcing Lead drives cost efficiency and competitive sourcing strategies aligned with overall business objectives. This role focuses on analyzing supplier markets, cost structures, and sourcing trends to develop procurement strategies across defined geographies and business segments. By combining market intelligence, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration, the Strategic Sourcing Lead maximizes organizational value through informed supplier management, demand planning, and strategic purchasing decisions. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience - 5+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or a related discipline - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost data, market dynamics, and demand patterns - Proficiency with standard office software and purchasing technologies - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment Requirements - Analyze supply markets: - Conduct supplier and market research to assess cost drivers, capacity, performance, and sourcing trends. - Develop data‑driven insights: - Maintain historical supplier performance and cost data, and translate sourcing effectiveness into actionable reporting for leadership. - Enable informed decision‑making: - Create dashboards, reports, and tools that turn complex supply‑market data into clear business insights. - Optimize sourcing outcomes: - Analyze total cost of ownership, supplier capabilities, and organizational demand to strengthen competitiveness across the supplier portfolio. - Recommend sourcing strategies: - Advise on sourcing approaches, contract structures, negotiation tactics, and supplier‑specific cost‑reduction opportunities. - Strengthen procurement infrastructure and team capability: - Coordinate procurement tools, reporting, and communication channels while providing guidance and mentorship to teammates as needed. Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; HSA and FSA options - Life and Disability coverage (basic and voluntary) - Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Identity & Fraud Protection, Auto & Home, and Pet Insurance - Competitive benefits and 401(k) with company match - Referral Bonus Program - Up to $500 per referral! - Paid Time Off including Holiday pay - Employee Assistance Program - A safe and clean work environment

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This a great opportunity as a Sr Category Manager – Capital role. This individual will be accountable for the development and execution of overall strategy for assigned category areas including: - Opportunity analysis - Strategic sourcing project management - Identification and achievement of savings targets - Value capture administration - Supplier management strategy Leads all global Procurement efforts across the Corporation on Capital within the allocated spend responsibility. Initiatives span all key value levers including but not limited to: - Rationalization - Simplification - Leverage - Robust and competitive sourcing - Supplier management - Demand management - Process re-engineering Role Responsibilities include: - Work with regional/country Procurement and the wider business to ensure effective execution of category strategies and local negotiations, as necessary. - Ensure alignment with Finance business partners throughout the value opportunity assessment and execution process. - Drive environmental and sustainability principles in all procurement activities. - Formulate and drive Strategic Sourcing projects. - Function as Category Lead in delegated Supplier Relationship Management meetings. - Create detailed negotiation plans and conduct effective negotiations. - Create an environment of continual value creation with a world-class supply base. - Identify and drive cost-savings opportunities. - Obtain tiered pricing wherever possible for unit volume ranges. - Effectively manage risk through sourcing strategy and contracting. - Ensure contractual arrangements follow policy, process and governance for negotiations, contract approval and execution. - Manage strategic supplier relationships, including support of key supplier performance management systems. - Make recommendations for new sources of goods and services to the Corporation. - Minimize working capital of the Corporation using various strategies. - Develop and report a rolling 1-3 year pipeline of sub-category initiatives and opportunities. - Generate business cases to record projects which create value for the Corporation. - Ensure relevant KPI’s and KRI’s are met or exceeded. - Provide leadership of cross-functional teams across other business functions and initiatives as required. - Establish and maintain a Communication Plan for information flows to and from all stakeholders. - Establish a cadence of internal and external meetings in line with the Communication Plan. - Ensure sourcing is conducted on a global scale to create value from suppliers. - Minimize the total costs of ownership within the Category Strategies whilst maximizing Value to the Corporation. - Critique & evaluate capital projects ensuring an understanding of options on speed, cost and quality. - Provide management reports as requested. - Utilize eSourcing in the relevant circumstances to drive Value for the Corporation. - Demonstrate leadership in the observance of site safety requirements. - Communicate proactively and effectively with all relevant functions and personnel. - Conduct training in Procurement tools and techniques to those in the Corporation who require it. - Travel: 0 – 15% of time. Qualifications - Recognized Qualification in Procurement e.g. CIPS, or MBA. - Bachelor’s Engineering Degree or higher. - A minimum of 5 years in Procurement with a background in supply chain management or manufacturing. - Experience in eSourcing and running eRFP, eRFI, eRFP, forward and reverse auctions. - Practical knowledge of analytical techniques in Procurement. - In-depth knowledge of Category Management and Strategic Sourcing. - Leading experience and knowledge in negotiation preparation and execution. - Excellent written and verbal communications skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Project and AO or Visio. - Exceptional time management, organization and prioritization skills. - Effective communication, analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. - Solid working knowledge of ERP in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Oracle or SAP and MRP is an advantage. - Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly. - Manage processes through to completion. - Proven ability to exceed goals. - Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. - Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience is desirable but not required. Benefits - Medical, Dental, & Vision - Health Savings Accounts - Flexible Spending Accounts - Disability Benefits - Life Insurance - Voluntary Benefits - Paid Absences - 401k Benefits Company Description Kindeva Drug Delivery is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description BAE Systems is hiring a Principal Procurement Analyst in Strategic Sourcing for our GOCO (government owned contractor operated) facilities located in Radford, VA and Kingsport, TN. This buying role will solicit and award long term agreements with key suppliers subject to FAR/DFAR regulations and indirect procurements. Successful candidates should be skilled in tactical execution of purchase orders in addition to a general knowledge of Strategic Sourcing. Location: Remote Work Considered/Hybrid - Preference is to have a local candidate in Radford, VA. Travel: Up to 10% travel is required Schedule: 9/80 schedule Responsibilities - Award and manage procurements for various commodities - Work with peer Buyers and Procurement Managers to meet objectives within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment - Review and analyze open purchase orders (POs); identify potential delays or risks and expedite orders as needed - Interface with customers and suppliers, providing status reports, and ensuring on-time deliveries - Work directly with suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve shipping or invoicing issues - Enter and maintain Procurement documents in ERP system - Facilitate onboarding of new suppliers - Review, analyze, and report procurement related data within ERP and Excel - Perform price analysis and source justifications for all procurements - Execute subcontract closeout activities - Support process improvement initiatives Qualifications - Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience - Previous Supply Chain experience - Experience with procurements subject to FAR/DFARS regulations - Ability to support a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment - Ability to remain motivated and meet program objectives - Intermediate analytical skills - Good communication skills - Experience in MS Office - Self-directed in the placement of purchase orders and long term agreements Requirements - Master’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain - Experience in Fourth Shift, Coupa, Maximo, or Oracle - Knowledge of import/export regulations

• Own core Autonomous Procurement product delivery with defined functional scope • Spearhead the integration of Autonomous Quotation and develop carrier API strategy • Orchestrate complex workstreams across migration and innovation • Collaborate with sales, consulting, engineering, and design teams