Procurement/Sourcing Specialist Iii

Key Responsibilities:- Provides daily oversight and management of key procurement programs that support ongoing business functions- Liaise with internal stakeholders and category owners and ensure category program operations are meeting expectations- Set up and administer pulse surveys to assess business and supplier engagement / satisfaction- Responsible for driving program optimization and growth- Develop strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, and cost management- Manage supplier performance and relationship, escalating issues as necessary- Partner with suppliers in forward-thinking strategic development and relationship-buildingFunctional and Technical Skills- Provides daily oversight and management of key procurement programs that support ongoing business functions- Liaise with internal stakeholders and category owners and ensure category program operations are meeting expectations- Set up and administer pulse surveys to assess business and supplier engagement / satisfaction- Responsible for driving program optimization and growth- Develop strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, and cost management- Manage supplier performance and relationship, escalating issues as necessary- Partner with suppliers in forward-thinking strategic development and relationship-building- Project management, agile, scrum and/or six sigma knowledge (nice to have)Leadership/Behavioral- Strong relationship-builder - will need to focus on developing effective partnerships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders- Ability to identify emerging risk and opportunity areas- Effectively communicates and troubleshoots program issues to ensure timely response and action- Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skillsExperience & Qualifications- 4+ years experience in program management- Degree in supply chain management, operations or business administration (nice to have)- High level of English language competency (verbal and written)