Our client is looking for a Sourcing Manager to support their original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technology category. This is a great opportunity for an experienced buyer that wants to take a high degree of responsibility in a fast-paced and agile environment.

This position will report to the Head of Global Procurement.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead commercial and legal negotiations with suppliers. Strong negotiation and contracting background. Must be able negotiate high value supply and manufacturing contracts with very little supervision.
• Liaise with Supply Chain Management and Account Teams on a daily basis to support the Strategic Sourcing process.
• Practice strategic procurement.
• Manage business relations with different vendors
• Prepare commercial and legal documents such as NDA's, Agreements, Amendments and RFP’s.
• Evaluate suppliers’ quotations with regards to specifications, price, delivery, credit terms and all other data meeting the requirements of the internal business unit.
• As part of supplier management, manage and monitor suppliers’ performance, issue relevant reports, issue purchase orders, engage in ongoing cost reduction activities, agreement renegotiations, etc.
• Ensure that data entered on Procurement systems is clear and accurate for reporting purposes.
• Meet with internal customers to determine requirements, strategies, change in direction and ensure ongoing compliance and communication of Procurement’s policies and tools.
• Source new products and services upon receipt of a clear specification from the requestor.
• Explore new business opportunities (new suppliers, business models and methods).
• Liaise with technical specialists.
• Perform cost and financial spend analysis (benchmark, in-source vs. outsource).
• Ongoing teamwork and collaborate with colleagues and the various units.

Job Requirements

• Experience in purchasing practices and procedures is essential.
• 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with experience in the High-tech arena, Telecommunications or IT.
• Expert in leading change and improvement
• Previous experience working for global organizations.
• Self-driven. Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong negotiating and contracting skills.
• Ability to be quick, agile and highly responsive.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player.
• Project Management experience is a plus
• ERP skills preferably Oracle R12.
• Previous experience sourcing from major OEMs such as Dell, HPE, Cisco, RedHat, VMware, Commscope and others