- Assist in achieving the strategic sourcing management goals of the company and implement action items to ensure that those goals are achieved.
- Responsible for negotiations for best possible cost service guarantee and develop win-win strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers.
- Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning.
- Implement supplier agreements/contracts when beneficial by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions
- Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers.
- Maintain and develop supplier relationships (trade shows, supplier meetings, conferences, etc.
- Participate in establishing short-term and long range planning and budget development of the company to support strategic business goals.
- Assist in establishing purchasing policies and ensure compliance within the department.