Senior Indirect Sourcing Specialist leading logistics sourcing across LATAM. Collaborating with stakeholders to create value in Medtronic's indirect spend management.
Responsibilities
Create value across ~$150M in annual indirect spend in the region
Work independently and as part of a global and regional team
Build strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders
Support development of strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage
Best-in-class analytical skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and PowerBI, to identify, organize, and measure suppliers, spend, and value creation opportunities
Achieve (year-on-year) value improvements for all aspects of quality, service, innovation, cost
Perform and support RF(x) events to drive competitive pressure and ensure maximum value is realized
Lead and support contract negotiations with suppliers and Legal
Provide stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities
Contribute to multi-year (at least 2 years) pipeline to support planning processes
Assist in Supplier Stratification activities (e.g., Supplier Relationship Management)
Gather Market Intelligence and trends for relevant categories and associated sub-categories
Gather internal and external benchmarks in a systematic manner to support sourcing efforts
Follow governance processes and Purchasing Controls systems to ensure compliance
Educate and train stakeholders on key indirect supply management initiatives and policies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Five years of relevant experience in Logistics Sourcing or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Sourcing
Prior experience in Supply Chain & Logistics or Logistics Sourcing
Fluency in Spanish and English
Strong negotiating skills and training
Knowledge using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT)
Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge of working in FDA regulated industries; Master’s degree (e.g., MBA); Understanding of underlying economics of Supply Chain
Proficient in MS Excel and PowerBI; Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP and TMS is advantageous
Benefits
Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
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