Full-Time Head of Strategic Sourcing

Head of Strategic Sourcing will implement a strategic approach to sourcing, focused on long-term cost savings, risk management, supply resilience, and supplier innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing Development and Execution: Design and lead a comprehensive strategic sourcing plan to elevate purchasing activities to a proactive, value-creating function. Align sourcing strategies with corporate objectives for cost control, supplier quality, service excellence, and innovation.
• Advanced Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with key suppliers, focusing on mutual long-term value. Foster supplier innovation by collaborating closely on process improvements, quality enhancements, and innovation pipelines.
• Contract Negotiation and Value Optimisation: Oversee all phases of contract negotiation to maximize total value. Structure agreements to lock in long-term cost advantages, mitigate price volatility, and enhance supplier performance.
• Spend Analytics and Continuous Improvement: Leverage spend analysis and market data to identify cost-saving opportunities, enhance procurement efficiencies, and improve sourcing performance. Establish metrics and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership.
• Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance: Build a proactive risk management framework considering supplier financial stability, geopolitical factors, and regulatory compliance. Develop strategies to manage and mitigate risk across the supply chain.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with finance, operations, legal, and other departments to integrate strategic sourcing efforts. Drive alignment and consensus across teams to maximize cross-departmental impact and operational efficiencies.
• People Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team. Provide clear leadership, direction, and support to employees. Promote empowerment and growth by providing mentorship, coaching, and professional development. Delegate responsibilities effectively and manage team performance to achieve individual and departmental goals.

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