Category Procurement Specialist

vor 2 Monaten

Putzbrunn, Deutschland W. L. Gore & Associates Vollzeit
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Performance Solutions team at W. L. Gore & Associates. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring cost-effective components availability of our Connector and Machined Parts categories, while supporting multiple program teams and development activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a category strategy and implementation plan aligned with company processes and objectives, in cooperation with key stakeholders.
  • Gather and analyze relevant data on key market trends affecting category strategies, while continually seeking to develop increased understanding of market dynamics.
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing activities, including spend analysis, benchmarking, supply market analysis, supplier analysis, RFI/RFP building, supplier contract negotiations, price analysis, should-cost modeling, make versus buy analysis, and outsourcing product lifecycle management.
  • Own and manage supplier relationships, developing and implementing a structured process for establishing and reviewing supplier management goals, including supplier performance metrics, delivery on time, quality, and support of unique business, technical, and sustainability needs and objectives for continuous improvement.
  • Drive supplier compliance with regulatory requirements and the development of new suppliers, identifying high-risk suppliers and developing risk mitigation plans.
  • Build relationships with outside suppliers to leverage and expand access to new technologies not available internally to W. L. Gore & Associates.
  • Manage key stakeholder relationships while ensuring business requirements are met.
  • Drive cross-functional efforts internally to improve cost effectiveness for key value we procure from external partners.
  • Collaborate with the Procurement Operations team to transfer strategic requirements to ensure efficient core purchasing activities.
  • Recognize and protect W. L. Gore & Associates' intellectual property.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years or more experience in strategic sourcing/category management in complex manufacturing environments.
  • Strategic mindset capable of embedding and aligning procurement process and goals with overall business objectives and anticipating future market trends and challenges.
  • Capability to drive difficult negotiations to successful outcomes.
  • Skilled leader of and participant in cross-functional projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and implement a sourcing strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to hold others accountable, both within teams and with suppliers.
  • Strong communication skills, teamwork, collaboration, and ability to build relationships and affect change in global teams.
  • Availability for national and international travel up to 25%.
Desired Qualifications
  • Expertise in the assigned categories or similar complexity categories.
  • Expertise in Aerospace and Semiconductor & Microelectronics markets.
  • SAP.
About W. L. Gore & Associates

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace, where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity, and respect.

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