Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in forecasting/planning/supply chain and implementing process improvements.
  
• Experience interacting with diverse technical and non-technical groups, spanning all organizational levels.
• Excellent problem solving skills and interest for automation and process improvements.
• Excellent organizational, project management, analysis, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute processes for timely, cost effective procurement while working with suppliers/partners and internal cross-functional teams.
  
• Conceptualize and build capabilities on spend analytics, leveraging advanced data analytics skills to drive executive alignment and operational efficiency.
• Drive cost productivity improvements through price negotiations, secondary sourcing, procurement process improvements.
  
• Sourcing and escalation activities with our Suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) for price, lead-time or shortage issues.
  
• Driving timely release of orders, material delivery to hub, root cause analysis for late deliveries.