Strategic Sourcing Analyst developing strategies for Advocate Health’s supply chain. Managing sourcing processes, supplier relationships, and cost optimization initiatives within a hybrid work environment.
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Hybrid Department Head Purchasing
Posted 2 months ago
About the role
- Department Head Purchasing managing materials and service procurement for the organization. Leading negotiations and strategic purchasing initiatives with a focus on digitalization and process optimization.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the procurement of materials and services for the entire organization as well as for the operationally managed subsidiaries
- Overall responsibility for procurement, including optimizing purchasing processes
- Conducting major negotiations, tenders, and procurement-related projects
- Advancing digitalization, automation, and AI-supported processes in procurement
- Managing performance through KPIs, target setting and budget control
- Point of contact for internal departments, external suppliers, and customers
Requirements
- Completed technical or university degree in a relevant field
- Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, materials and services purchasing
- Good working knowledge of SAP R/3 and S/4
- Willingness to take responsibility, team orientation, and strong communication skills
- Proven leadership ability
- Assertiveness, organizational talent, and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- A team that supports each other and communicates openly
- Colleagues who share their knowledge and an environment where you can ask questions and your opinion counts
- High degree of autonomy, room for your own ideas and projects you can actively shape
- Leaders who work collaboratively across departments toward our goals
- A culture where mistakes are allowed and appreciation is valued
- Tasks that directly impact people’s lives in the region and work with social value (e.g., security of supply, digitalization, sustainability)
- Structured onboarding and a genuine induction
- Modern technologies and tools, and clearly defined processes
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