For our businnes unit Global Procurement in Marburg (Germany), King Of Prussia (United States) we are currently looking for a

SOURCING SPECIALIST (m/w/x)
fulltime / permanent / asap

Responsibilities:

Demand determination and procurement market research

• Coordination of short- and long-term demand and identification of preferred suppliers for product categories at the regional level, in alignment with national and global category leads.
• Market research in international markets to identify capable suppliers and service providers with the goal of ensuring long-term supply security and cost optimization in procurement.

• Management of the product category within the region: design, implementation, training, and maintenance of product category-specific procurement processes.
• Optimization of regional procurement processes (e.g., identifying preferred suppliers and supporting inquiries).
• Participation in the introduction of new processes, systems, and tools in procurement within the region:
  • Planning and executing local and regional procurement orders in coordination with the responsible departments-primarily in the area of the responsible product category: research and creation of a supplier selection list specific to the order.
  • Coordination between the stakeholders through the RFX/RFI (Request for Information/Request for Proposal) process.
  • Assessment of supplier qualifications, including conducting a point evaluation system.
• Approval of suppliers and service providers based on predefined parameters in Aravo.
• Documentation of specifications and requirements for materials and services.
• Creation of benchmarks.
• Participation in the development of regional procurement strategies for defined product categories.
• Monitoring of the current market situation and technological developments within a category.
• Adherence to savings targets.
• Negotiating offers.
• Creation of regular project reports.

• Participation in framework agreements and sole negotiation of individual contracts within the CSL policy. Updating, reviewing, and publishing contract contents in the contract management systems (CMS).
• Monitoring contract implementation.
• Defining KPIs for selected suppliers and contributing to the negotiation of long-term strategic contracts to reduce costs and improve service levels.
• Review within the framework of CSL policy to determine if a formal contract agreement is required in ERP or Ariba, drafting agreements if necessary, and coordinating the process until approval.

• Maintains long-term relationships with selected regional suppliers to build trustworthy cooperation.
• Communication and coordination with suppliers within project timelines.
• Close collaboration with the departments to identify and expand long-term procurement opportunities.
• Participation in the regional implementation of product category strategies.
• Facilitating communication between suppliers to ensure their value contribution.

• Participation in cross-departmental teams to ensure delivery readiness, supply sources, and required quality.
• Participation in supplier evaluations by analyzing previous supplier behavior (e.g., delivery reliability, quality, reliability).
• Reviewing and ensuring procurement regulations and further compliance and risk aspects.

• Professional contribution to local and global projects.
• Participation in change management teams, e.g., quality.