Strategic Sourcing Manager

10 Minutes ago • 5 Years +

Human Resource

Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for driving competitive advantage by managing supplier relationships and optimizing material purchase costs for Buckman Brasil and the Global Strategy. Key responsibilities include reducing purchasing costs through strategic negotiations, planning regional strategies, supporting innovation, managing risk assessments, and overseeing supplier performance. The role aims to generate an estimated saving of USD 4 million.

Good To Have:

Knowledge about ERP systems (SAP desired)

Must Have:

Reduce the cost of purchasing materials through strategic negotiations
Plan and execute regional strategies, following market dynamics and technological changes to optimize Buckman purchases
Enable and support the execution of the strategic and sourcing process
Lead and support regional and global negotiations focused on improving Total Operating Cost and COGS
Proactively work with Business Units on projects to support innovation and cost optimization
Support Business Units with marketing information for Bids, prices, and negotiations
Manage risk assessments for key sources and suppliers
Manage Buckman's suppliers' performance and relationship
Manage SRM processes with strategic suppliers
Supply new items and support development projects in conjunction with R&D
Coordinate the development of alternative raw materials and rationalization
Strong ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal areas of the company
Strong trading skills
Chemical or Chemical Engineer degree
Minimum 5 years of experience in the Chemical Segment
Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
Experience in Project Management
Solid experience in the implementation and maintenance of purchasing processes
Good communication skills
Experience with SRM

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Job Success Profile

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Location: Sumaré

Languages: English and Spanish – Advanced - level

Travel: 0%

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for driving competitive advantage by managing a strong relationship with current or potential suppliers by proactively optimizing material purchase costs to support Buckman Brasil and the Global Strategy:

Reduced the cost of purchasing materials through strategic negotiations
Planning / Execution of regional strategies, following market dynamics, technological changes and other relevant factors, in order to optimize the cost of Buckman purchases.
Enable and support the execution of the strategic and sourcing process.
Leading/Supporting regional and global negotiations focused on improving our Total Operating Cost and COGS (cost of goods sold).
Proactively work with BUs on projects to support innovation and cost optimization
Support BUs with marketing information to support Bids, prices and negotiations
Management of risk assessments for key sources and suppliers
Management of Buckman's suppliers' performance and relationship.
Management of SRM processes with strategic suppliers
Supply of new items and support to development projects in conjunction with R&D
Coordination of the development of alternative raw materials and rationalization

Work with team management

Key Position Outcomes Include:

Generate an estimated saving of USD 4 million.

Competencies Needed for Success

Strong ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal areas of the company;
Strong trading skills;
Eye shine and Passion for function
Seniority in the processes of the area