5+ years of experience sourcingfor various Procurement categories
Understanding of financ ial analysis and the impac ts / savings to be achieved in the procurement categories
Four-year college degree or equivalent experience
Strong contract negotiation skillset and exper ience
Strong business acumen and ability to connect market intelligence to actionable procurement tac tics
Self-starter, with capability of working autonomously across multiple procurement projects is essential
Proactive, conscientious,and high level of attention to detail
Proficient computer skills,including Outlook, Excel,PowerPoint Teams,Zoom,etc.
Proficient with sourcingsystems (ideally Ariba) and reporting platforms
Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate, partner with and influence all levels of management within the organization
Ability to manage conflict and deal with confrontation