Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Purchasing / Procurement - Denver, CO at KUKA

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• Responsible for managing supplier source identification, Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Purchase (RFP) preparation process, supplier performance evaluation, negotiations.
• Evaluate and select suppliers to insure performance that meets corporate expectations for quality, service, cost and delivery and support engineering R&D.
• Plan for and conduct negotiations for the acquisition and delivery of assigned goods and services.
• Knowledge of assigned commodities, supplier base capabilities, and a vast network of contacts to insure job proficiency and overall effectiveness
• Implement sourcing methodology including: supplier performance management, negotiation practices, risk management, TCO, and level of services.
• Prepare, negotiate and follow contracts with key influencers and legal department.
• Manage strategic agreements to maximize the terms and conditions negotiated in these agreements and monitor contract validity period.
• Technical understanding of products purchased; performs cost analysis and develops supply sources.
• Continually benchmark commodities marketplace to assess/understand new solutions to be developed and remain up to date in the relevant industry trends, capabilities of new entrants, category cost drivers and pricing trends - i.e. continually develop sourcing strategies to drive sustained savings and meet compliance targets, and to improve or enhance service delivery, including hedging to minimize market pressures, and other activities.
• Lead and implement sourcing projects to optimize spend by analyzing TCO, trends, risk, launching competitive bids and bringing innovative solutions.
• Work with IT, Engineering, Product & Project Management, and suppliers to identify new products and opportunities for cost reduction and/or process improvement. Proactively seek bottom line savings opportunities.
• Develop supplier relationships that further cost reduction efforts, promote quality improvement initiatives, and support design to cost and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, provide leadership in the sourcing of requirements.

Job Info:

• Company: KUKA
• Position: Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Purchasing / Procurement - Denver, CO
• Work Location: Broomfield, CO
• Country: US

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