Job Description
The Supplier Specialist is responsible for managing a group of local suppliers for a center or region portfolio and is the key contact for the assigned suppliers.
Job Responsibilities
Implement performance objectives with assigned suppliers, including cost reduction, lead time reduction and quality improvement, and monitor progress through a regularly updated supplier scorecard.
Connect with Sourcing, the Procurement and Sourcing (P&S) Center, Business Line and local P&S teams to explain and implement the contract, shortening the ramp up phase.
Review and consolidate internal demand provided by Business Lines and centers and arbitrate priority issues.
Be responsible for new contract implementation with suppliers.
Prepare for and manage negotiations in accordance with company interests.
Select target tools and products, and conduct total cost of integration analysis, including price, lead time and quality costs.
Prepare and execute a Supplier Development Plan.
Lead the supplier risk assessment and updates.
Lead the resolution of supplier queries and conflicts.
Communicate the supplier’s strategy and key events of the supplier relationship to the Category, Sourcing and Supplier Quality teams. Report deviations from plan and take corrective action.
Implement actions to continuously reduce wasted time, money and resources.
Comply with all SLB and Local procedures applicable to the job function. Ensuring full compliance throughout with Financial and Supply procedures.
Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, or a related field of study
Minimum of 5 years experience in Supply Chain Management or any related functional expertise (Planning, Operations, Sourcing etc.)
Prior experience in developing, implementing, and executing contracts with Suppliers.
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