Procurement CoE Direct Sourcing Supervisor

Job Summary

The Complex Commodity Supervisor supports the implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives within assigned commodity. The incumbent coordinates and reviews competitive bid quotations, evaluates pricing for inclusion in cost proposals, and contacts suppliers to negotiate or conduct reverse auctions to ensure the bid process is followed. This position analyzes the total cost of ownership to determine the best method of purchase. This role works with cross-functional teams, conducts site visits, has pre-bid and contract follow-up meetings, and interviews as necessary to evaluate supplier products, services, and capabilities.

The Complex Commodity Supervisor develops an expertise in an assigned category through the industry, market, underlying cost factors, and their effect on product quality and reliability to identify cost savings and/or quality improvement opportunities. This position formulates strategic sourcing initiatives for an assigned category to identify opportunities and optimize internal supply chain and market while meeting global business needs. This role may supervise others within the department.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the strategic sourcing process to initiate purchase requests (RFPs) for the assigned commodity
• Develops Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), evaluation matrices, and vendor correspondence to meet business needs
• Coordinates and reviews competitive bid quotations, evaluates pricing for inclusion in cost proposals, and contacts suppliers to negotiate or conduct reverse auctions to ensure the bid process is followed by Procurement Analysis
• Analyzes the total cost of ownership to determine the most desirable and best method of purchase
• Oversees response to calls and requests from internal customers to ensure customer needs are met
• Resolves procurement requests, issues, and inquiries (e.g., corrects proposals, obtains resources, quotations, competitive bids, etc.) to support customer’s needs
• Assesses and validates customer needs and expectations (e.g., conducts research, evaluates resources, makes sourcing recommendations, etc.) to ensure that the right products or services are delivered on time and at the right price
• Communicates results to stakeholders to ensure business questions have been addressed and determine if further analyses are necessary
• Leverages analytics and visualization tools to design and present information to drive fact-based decision making
• Provides on-going feedback and support to improve performance

Preferences

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot tables, V-look ups, database creation/maintenance, etc.)
• Experience with people and project management
• Experience with sourcing systems