Procurement Sourcing Specialist in Ploieşti

Responsibilities and duties:Ensures to develop and implement the sourcing plan, working closely with Operations and Category Management to refine the sourcing strategy and plans.Assesses sourcing and category opportunities, analysing spend data from multiple sources, structured analysis of supplier/category industry to identify trends, purchasing patterns, competitive position, market conditions and expiring contracts to indicate ways to improve the pricing, quality, service, and technology.Ensures to execute sourcing events (RFX’s), negotiates hard savings and/or benefits to lower the overall cost to the organization.Ensures accurate and up to date contracts and supplier records are maintained.Ensures to award contract and agreements to suppliers that comply with company requirements.Tracks performance aspects of major contracts and supplier development that includes contract inventory, segmentation, risk assessments, contingency planning, and validation of right pricing.Creates strategic alliances with suppliers to develop and maintain long-term supply partnerships.Works with all relevant parties in the consolidation and rationalization of Supplier base.Ensures to effectively use the appropriate procurement contract templates in accordance with Global Supply Chain Legal requirements.Interfaces with Procurement personnel to ensure the entire contract and agreement is fully implemented and seamlessly at the local level. Qualifications Previous relevant experience in a similar role.A thorough understanding of procurement principles and experience developing procurement strategies. History of setting strategy and seamlessly executing.Enthusiastic and passionate about procurement with excellent communication skills; results and people oriented; strong project management and influencing skills. Strong negotiator and ability to deal effectively with national and international suppliers.Very strong analytical skills and understanding of fundamental financial concepts. Experienced user of MS Office programs and ERP systems. Initiative, autonomy, and problem-solving skills.