Strategic Sourcing Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven Category Sourcing Expert to join our Supply Chain organization. The role involves executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering total value across assigned categories in a dynamic, cross‑functional, international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing processes, including spend analysis, market research, supplier due diligence and RFx development.
• Negotiate commercial terms for new agreements and renewals such as Master License Agreements, Cloud Agreements, SOWs and Order Forms.
• Collaborate with Legal, Contract Management, Tax and other experts to establish and renew supplier contracts.
• Manage multiple categories and supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with company policies and governance.
• Analyze financial and business data to identify cost‑saving opportunities and assess supplier performance.
• Lead cross‑functional sourcing teams and strategic projects, delivering optimal commercial outcomes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in category sourcing, strategic sourcing, supplier management or procurement.
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills, with ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication, analytical, negotiation and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience leading meetings, negotiations and conference calls in complex, multi‑geography environments.

Required skills

• SAP Ariba
• SAP
• Google Workspace
• Microsoft Office Suite