Job Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing: Lead sourcing, supplier selection, RFQ/RFP processes, negotiations, and contract management for assigned indirect spend categories.
Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships. Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Cost Optimization: Analyze spend and market trends to identify and implement cost savings opportunities. Negotiate pricing, terms, and value-added services.
Risk & Market Analysis: Track market conditions, manage supply risks, and identify new suppliers, technologies, and innovations.
Contract Management: Draft, negotiate, and administer supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other teams to align procurement with business needs and support new initiatives.
Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes using data analytics and KPIs. Implement best practices to increase efficiency.
Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities follow company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of procurement or sourcing experience, with focus on indirect spend (MRO, IT, facilities, services, etc.).
Experience in the mechanical engineering or manufacturing sector preferred.
Professional certifications (CPSM, C.P.M., APICS, ASCM) are a plus.
Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration skills.
Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and data analysis tools (Celonis, SAP Analytics Cloud, Excel).
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are
AnnMarie Day
Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
