Act as point of contact for business unit requestors, representing the complete sourcing function.
Work on optimizing expends and accommodating them to budgets and existing constraints.
Translate budgeted figures into sourcing actions - define sourcing plan.
Prepare complex tender documents, perform in depth evaluation and analysis of multiple disciplines, needs and related replies.
Coordinates the RFI/RFQ process, draws up and issues request for Quotations for the suppliers.
Lead the RFP / RFQ process and negotiation process with suppliers; Act as a project manager for any issued RFQ from start to end.
Evaluates acquisition projects/commercial offers, proposes a shortlist and makes final recommendations.
Work closely with vendors to comprehend new values and reduce business risks, creating different approaches for discount bundle agreements and trade options.
Selects local suppliers when corporate contracts are not sufficient, using the local sourcing.
Initiate and participates to transversal meetings for projects that involve the Purchasing department.
Prepares, centralizes and sends the needed information for Purchase Order issued in Oracle by Purchasing administrator.
Negotiate commercial terms of the contracts: local or implementation of corporate sourcing contracts.
Keep track of latest progresses in costing, marketing & technology as well as changes in taxes, commercial, import and export laws.
