Procurement- Sourcing Specialist

This position is responsible for sourcing services, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms. Primary Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsDefine sourcing strategies for local/regional simple categories. Executes sourcing strategies locally following the global defined strategies.Lead the sourcing activities on purchasing services, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimizes price, delivery, and terms.Build and maintain strong relationship with vendors. Responsible on supplier performance review and feedback to vendorsContract management and negotiation of sourcing categories.Provide market intelligence analysis and accurate data to stakeholdersCollaborate and maintain close communication with users and critical stakeholders like maintenance, production and engineering departments to understand their needs and provide timely procurement solutions.Utilize SAP and Ariba for procurement processes, including sourcing, contracts, invoicing, and supplier management.Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices in procurement.Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high standards of quality and service.