Sourcing Manager
Clarivate
Procurement Supplier Relationship Leader
DuPont
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Wilmington • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteJob Level
Senior
About the role
- Develop strategies on suppliers based on the category strategies.
- Define actions to maximize value through supplier interaction & innovation.
- Coach & mentor the Buyer-team in developing and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure the highest quality of goods and services.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans as necessary.
- Collaborate with category & business teams to ensure alignment of supplier capabilities with company needs.
- Manage supplier evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Resolve any issues or disputes that arise with suppliers in a timely and effective manner.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with the specific suppliers.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve supplier management processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in supplier relationship management or procurement in multinational companies, preferably operating in Specialty Materials markets.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- People leadership experience.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Passion to develop and coaching team members.
- Ability to effectively work in a matrix structure.
- Previous experience managing a global team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive pay and benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
supplier relationship managementprocurementdata analysissupplier evaluationssupplier auditsrisk mitigationcategory strategiessupplier performance monitoringinnovation strategiescompliance standards
Soft skills
negotiationcommunicationpeople leadershipproblem-solvingattention to detailcoachingteam developmentmatrix structure collaborationrelationship buildingdispute resolution
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management
