Strategic Sourcing Specialist

2 weeks ago


Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Culligan International Full time
Descripción del Puesto

Resumen:

Buscamos un Especialista en Sourcing Estratégico altamente capacitado y motivado para unirse a nuestro equipo. En este rol, desempeñarás una función crucial en la adquisición oportuna y rentable de bienes y servicios necesarios para nuestras operaciones dentro de la División de Productos de Consumo. Tu responsabilidad principal será desarrollar y mantener relaciones sólidas con los proveedores, negociar contratos y gestionar el proceso de abastecimiento de principio a fin. Este puesto requiere habilidades excepcionales de análisis, comunicación y negociación, junto con un profundo conocimiento de la gestión de la cadena de suministro en el sector de productos de consumo y la industria de filtración de agua.

Responsabilidades:

1. Gestión de Relaciones con Proveedores:

  • Identificar, evaluar y seleccionar proveedores potenciales según su capacidad para cumplir con los requisitos y estándares de la empresa.
  • Desarrollar y mantener relaciones sólidas con los proveedores, incluyendo comunicación regular, evaluaciones de rendimiento y resolución de problemas.
  • Colaborar con los proveedores para mejorar procesos, reducir costos y aumentar la eficiencia general de la cadena de suministro.

2. Estrategia y Ejecución de Sourcing:

  • Desarrollar e implementar estrategias de abastecimiento efectivas y asegurar un suministro confiable de bienes y servicios.
  • Crear consistencia en las adquisiciones y alinearlas con la estrategia de compras más amplia de Culligan.
  • Realizar investigaciones de mercado para identificar nuevos proveedores, evaluar tendencias del mercado y comparar precios y estándares de calidad.
  • Negociar contratos, términos y condiciones con los proveedores, asegurando precios, calidad y plazos de entrega favorables.
  • Monitorear y evaluar continuamente el rendimiento de los proveedores mediante un sistema de puntuación para garantizar el cumplimiento de las obligaciones contractuales, estándares de calidad y plazos de entrega.
  • Proporcionar información regular sobre el estado de los proyectos a los miembros del equipo, incluyendo asistencia a reuniones requeridas y seguimiento de los puntos de acción.

3. Optimización de la Cadena de Suministro:

  • Colaborar con partes interesadas internas, como operaciones, finanzas y aseguramiento de calidad, para comprender los requisitos y alinear las actividades de abastecimiento con los objetivos comerciales.
  • Colaborar de manera transversal para identificar y liderar mejoras en el Costo Total de Propiedad (TCO) para reducir costos.
  • Analizar datos de la cadena de suministro, incluyendo niveles de inventario, plazos de entrega y pronósticos de demanda, para optimizar decisiones de adquisición y minimizar riesgos.
  • Implementar y mantener sistemas y procesos de adquisición robustos para agilizar las actividades de abastecimiento y mejorar la eficiencia operativa.
  • Identificar e implementar iniciativas de ahorro de costos, como la consolidación de proveedores, renegociación de contratos y mejoras de procesos.
  • Mantener un sistema de puntuación global de proveedores y promover activamente esfuerzos de resolución de problemas para cerrar brechas con los objetivos establecidos.
  • Desarrollar modelos financieros para evaluar casos de negocio y facilitar la toma de decisiones.

4. Cumplimiento y Gestión de Riesgos:

  • Asegurar el cumplimiento de leyes, regulaciones y políticas de la empresa durante el proceso de abastecimiento.
  • Realizar una debida diligencia exhaustiva sobre proveedores potenciales para evaluar su estabilidad financiera, reputación y cumplimiento con estándares éticos y de sostenibilidad.
  • Identificar y mitigar riesgos potenciales en la cadena de suministro, como problemas de capacidad de proveedores, riesgos geopolíticos y cambios en los requisitos regulatorios.

Calificaciones:

  • Título universitario en negocios, gestión de la cadena de suministro o un campo relacionado. Un título de posgrado es un plus.
  • Mínimo de 7 años de experiencia como Especialista en Sourcing o en un rol de adquisiciones similar dentro de productos de consumo, retail o industria relacionada.
  • Conocimiento profundo de los principios de gestión de la cadena de suministro, estrategias de abastecimiento y mejores prácticas de adquisiciones.
  • Conocimiento de moldeo por inyección, empaque y/o filtración requerido.
  • Fuertes habilidades de negociación, análisis y resolución de problemas.
  • Excelentes habilidades de comunicación e interpersonales para construir y mantener relaciones efectivas con proveedores y partes interesadas internas.
  • Dominio en el uso de software y herramientas de adquisiciones.
  • Familiaridad con leyes, regulaciones y prácticas de sostenibilidad relevantes en la industria de retail de agua.
  • Capacidad para trabajar de manera independiente, gestionar múltiples prioridades y cumplir con plazos en un entorno dinámico.
  • Se requiere viajar entre un 10% y un 30% del tiempo.

Competencias:

Para desempeñar el trabajo con éxito, un individuo debe demostrar las siguientes competencias en este puesto:

Integridad Interpersonal Iniciativa

Toma de Decisiones Habilidades de Negociación Enfoque en el Cliente

Comunicación Ingenio Colaboración

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