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
- Procurement Manager shaping sourcing strategy for leading supplier of fresh fruit. Combining operational responsibilities with strategic sourcing in a fast-paced, global organization.
Responsibilities
- To provide market leading strategies to deliver new product developments in both fresh and value added categories
- To deliver outstanding service expectations, ensuring customers’ expectations are met
- Grow the customer base
- Formulation and implementation of seasonal programs
- Lead pricing negotiations
- Establish, develop and maintain a commercially beneficial relationship with key customers. Write, implement, evolve and communicate a plan for all required areas
- Liaise with internal departments (supply chain, procurement, technical, operations) to ensure quality and timely delivery of product
- Liaise with procurement and supply chain teams to address sourcing and availability issues
- Understand and communicate technical issues with the customer commercial team where necessary and liaise on these issues internally with technical and quality teams to achieve satisfactory resolution
- Develop and maintain an understanding of the market sector including consumer trends, competitor activity, and product lines
Requirements
- A relevant degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Experience in a commercial role, buying within fresh produce (fruit or vegetables)
- Specialist all-encompassing knowledge of fresh produce
- Proven track record of successful business relationships together with the development of new products, marketing, and strategic partnerships
- Written and spoken fluency in English
- Demonstrable initiative-taking and innovative problem-solving abilities
- A strong, professional communicator who builds mutual trust and respect within a European supply-base.
- Skilled negotiator with commercial and financial acumen
- To consistently meet targets and thrive in a high-pressure environment
- Previous experience working with Avocados would be great
- Fluency in other languages (German, Dutch, French etc) is highly beneficial
Benefits
- 30 days of vacation
- Professional development opportunities within the company
- Membership in a premium fitness center for a small fee
- Office at the Munich wholesale market near the Isar River
- Free parking
- Fresh fruit and specialty coffees
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