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.
About the role
- Global Purchasing Category Manager developing global sourcing strategies for commodities with a focus on sustainability. Work across regions and collaborate with local buyers to implement strategies and optimize performance.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and implementing global category strategies by following a detailed sourcing process that incorporates sustainability, covering the commodities category.
- Responsible for working with the local and regional buyers on the execution of the global strategies previously agreed with the Griffith Purchasing Council.
- Strategic and Sustainable Sourcing.
- Be the primary contact for market expertise in commodities.
- Understanding market drivers and communicating risk/opportunity on positions.
- Develop costs for budgeting purposes in conjunction with each region.
- Identifying opportunities to standardize global suppliers around the world.
- Accountability of the global coverage performance of commodities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field
- 7 years’ experience in Category Management and Commodities
- Proficient in English
- Willing to travel up to 30% as required for project collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- EAP
- Health Advocacy
- Financial Planning
- Parental Leave
- Care.com
- Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
- Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
- Safety Reimbursement
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Group Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- ESOP
- PTO
- Holiday’s & Leaves
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity
- Home & Auto Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance
- Discretionary bonus, with a target of 18%
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