Job Description

What you will do

Support the development and implementation innovative and cost effective procurement strategies for an assigned category / categories;

Partner with stakeholders and budget owners on appropriate spending strategies to drive strategic sourcing initiatives;

Support RFx and supplier selection by driving competitive sourcing activities including supplier sourcing, bid analysis and evaluation and recommendation of business awards;

Support the negotiation and execution of contract agreements with selected suppliers to ensure optimal terms and conditions;

Build strategic relationships with preferred suppliers to deliver best value, cost savings, innovation and service level improvements through well-defined performance- based metrics;

Review and analyze current spend and supplier base to identify opportunities for value enhancement by reducing overall cost and /or improving service delivery;

Ensure governance and compliance through adherence with regulations, policies and best practices;

Purchase Requisition reviews to ensure fair market valuation.

What you will bring

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business, finance, supply chain, or related field;

Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills;

Strong analytical and problem solving skills;

Experience in building relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders and suppliers;

Customer-service oriented with a team-player attitude; and

Experience in supporting strategic sourcing initiatives and contract negotiation skills would be an advantage.

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Red Hat