Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Join Electrolux Professional Group - as
Strategic Sourcing Specialist 
 

 

ABOUT YOUR TASKS:

• Commodity expert i.e. product, industry, suppliers, regulatory, etc.
• Maintain commodity or product line knowledge of current industry conditions including:
  • Pricing information and trends 
  • Vendor information 
  • Regulatory requirements 
• Manage vendor relationships, including:
  • Selection and performance
  • Develop, implement and maintain vendor managed inventory programs.
• Negotiate terms, pricing and delivery/service conditions with vendors. Partner with material buyer/planners, shared service and manufacturing associates as required to accomplish: 
  • Research products.
  • Clarify specifications.
  • Document competitive bidding.
  • Coordinate and evaluate engineering changes regarding new products and modification to existing products to guarantee that all outside purchased items meet necessary specifications.
• Analyze and manage the purchase order life cycle and initiate process improvement projects as required.
• Initiate and lead system enhancement projects.
• Develop, implement and maintain a vendor performance and relationship management program.
• Analyze vendor quality trends and initiate corrective actions as determined.
• Make cost reduction recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic computer knowledge, legal aspects of purchasing.
• Must possess ERP (Oracle) knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with sales representatives and other personnel by phone, in person, or through written communication.
• Work under pressure in a detailed and organized manner.
• Assimilate information to make decisive decisions.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong business acumen.

ABOUT YOU:

• Must be classified as a commodity (or product line) expert. 
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain mgmt., business or technical field required. 
• Three to five years as a buyer or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required.
• Multi-lingual preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Rarely (0-12%):
• Occasionally (12-33%):
• Frequently (34-66%): Standing/Walking/Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling/Lifting/Pulling/Pushing/Fingering/Grasping/Feeling
• Regularly (67-100%): Seeing/Hearing

WORKING CONDITION:

• General office environment with several daily hours in the manufacturing plant.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCES:
•    Customer Obsessed - you are focused on delivering value to the customers, both internal and external
•    Trustworthy – you are accountable and deliver on your commitments. You welcome healthy debates and honest conversations. You are honest - especially about your mistakes and learn from your setbacks. You collaborate and enable others to deliver. 
•    Bold - You take action to deliver better outcome. You seek diversity and inclusion by actively pursuing diverse perspectives and creating an inclusive environment. You bring new ideas to the table and take risks with confidence, supporting courageous decision-making that inspires progress and growth.
•    Sustainable – You consider the growth and development of our people to be as important as preserving our environment and take decisions that reflect our effort to build a better future. You always act ethically.
 

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS: 
-     Fair compensation and benefits package in line with the market
-     Flexible hybrid workplaces that include remote and in-office roles
-     Room to express your potential, develop and strengthen your competences
-     Continuous learning opportunities
-     Diversified, multi-cultural environment
 

Electrolux Professional Group - meeting needs beyond tomorrow

Electrolux Professional Group is the sustainability leader in our industry and one of the leading global providers of food service, beverage, and laundry equipment for professional users. Our innovative products and worldwide service network make our customers’ work-life easier, more profitable – and truly sustainable every day. Our solutions and products are sold in over 110 countries. In 2024, the Electrolux Professional Group had global sales of SEK 12.5bn and approximately 4,300 employees. Electrolux Professional’s B-shares are listed at Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit