Regional Sourcing Manager (m/f/d). Luxemburgo

Responsibilities:

    Provide regional input on the overall strategy for the category and execute the regional aspect of the strategy.

    Develop and lead strategic sourcing initiatives within the region, with the support of the Global Sourcing Manager.

    Lead RFx processes including preparation of packages, interfacing with suppliers and evaluating responses.

    Lead supplier negotiations in the region and set up any type of agreement (NDA, MSA; SLA; Consignment agreement, Procurement agreement etc...)

    Drive continuous improvement in the NPS Goods and Services provision through the implementation and enhancement of service level agreements.

    Execute service and supply contracts.

    Maintain document libraries for templates, forms, contracts, and sourcing initiative records.

    Own and deliver necessary outcomes for critical and operational Strategic and operational suppliers. First point of contact to resolve any regional supplier issues or concerns.

    Provide inputs as necessary to Global Sourcing Managers and NPS Director.

    Drive and achieve results to Husky's annual budget.  Track material cost savings and PPV changes

    Stay up to date on purchase order status, next point of escalation after the Purchasing -Team Leader

    Provide inputs on lead times, supplier capacity and variability risks as inputs to inventory management.  

    Provides input on readiness and potential shortages.

    Ensure all materials within the region are shipped as required by lead time definition.

    Assist to resolve issues on the supplier's side.

    Coordinate appropriately with supplier and internal business contacts where applicable to resolve issues including relentless root cause analysis and error-proofing to mitigate impact to the business.

    Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or company policies, procedures, work rules, standards, and guidelines, etc.

    Support NPS Director and NPS Global Sourcing Managers as required

    Support EMEA Fleet operations and policy management

Qualifications:

    Engineering degree or Bachelor's degree in business is preferred.

    Minimum of 3 years' experience in the Commodity Manager / Sourcing Manager or equivalent role with strong network regionally with in-depth knowledge of key players and market drivers.

    Project Management Skills or Project Management Certification would be considered a strong asset

    Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and German languages

    Advanced user of Microsoft Office and other software tools for analysis, ERP knowledge

    Focused on delivering exceptional results, knowledge / understanding of the commodities and a demonstrated passionate sense of ownership.

    Experience with formulation of regional sourcing strategy and/or creation

    Technical understanding of the manufacturing processes involved in producing the final commodity parts is preferred.

    Experience in technical assessment, limitations, and opportunities during introduction of new product development or technology

    Understanding of "total landed cost" concepts, basic cost accounting and inventory optimization

    Understand lean manufacturing principles, experience with process mapping.

    Negotiation experiences preferred.

    Analytical acumen; Strategic Thinker

    Extremely organized with superior follow-up and follow through, able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

    Exceptional communication skills and ability to tailor communications to audiences at all levels, including senior leadership,

    Relationship builder with willingness to provide excellent customer experience

    Experience working in a team-oriented, global environment

    Basic knowledge of contract law is an asset