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Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Buyer 3
Location
United States
Posted
100 days ago
Salary
$75.3K - $125.5K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Buyer 3
EDF Renewables North America
• Develop and manage assigned RFI/RFQ/RFPs from start to finish, including creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process, through issuance of award recommendations and negotiation of contract terms/master service agreements. • Manage and maintain contracts and outline agreements with vendors. • Oversee and coordinate market analysis and vendor sourcing activities within the assigned commodity group to ensure alignment with commercial strategy and objectives. • Support the procurement plan by organizing sourcing events and staying informed about market trends. • Supplier relationship management, which includes negotiation of pricing and commercial terms, delivery-to-want, issue resolution, quality assurance, and performance reviews. • Own and manage the Procure-to-Pay process and surrounding functions for the assigned category, including vendor on-boarding and qualification. • Participate and coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve team goals and objectives, drive continuous improvement, and accomplish cost reduction targets and objectives.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related discipline from a four-year college or university.
- Minimum of five years related experience in parts, material purchasing or Category Management, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or energy sectors.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, data analysis, cost reduction initiatives and demand forecasting.
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP for inventory management, outline agreement creation, etc.
- Experience in managing large RFPs and leading vendor selection process.
- Experience in Renewable Energy desirable.
- Good contract knowledge and commercial negotiation skills with progressive experience.
Benefits
- Competitive bonus incentives.
- Comprehensive health coverage.
- Rewarding 401k.
- Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
- Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.
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