Sourcing Specialist

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible to implement sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the sourcing activities related to their assigned portfolio to maximize supplier performance (cost, quality, lead time) and support the business plan in the GeoUnit. * Implement sourcing plans with the goal of assuring specified quality, meeting required delivery times, and minimizing cost. * Document the performance of action plans and timelines for assigned sourcing projects. * Select a high-performance supply base for assigned portfolio, in accordance with a short-list of preferred suppliers defined by Category Managers. * Conduct requests for information, quotation, information, proposal (RFI/Q/P) and bidding processes, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and cost. * Evaluate current and prospective suppliers through supplier reviews, site visits and audits, in coordination with Supplier Quality teams, to assure supply capabilities, on-time delivery, q...