23 Procurement jobs in Akron
Procurement Specialist
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FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About The Opportunity
This is for three open positions with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (SC00)
The Supply Chain Category Specialist collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to undertake and support complex sourcing initiatives to ensure delivery of category strategies.
FirstEnergy Supply Chain (SC) is expanding its team in the key categories of Information Technology, Human Resources, Consulting Services, Professional Services, Legal, Communications, Facilities, Real Estate, Engineering, Construction and Utility Vegetation Management as it undergoes a strategic transformation to further support our business partners. Supply Chain is implementing a new Source to Pay system with supplementary technology to digitally transform our sourcing and category management team. SC is investing in market intelligence software, supplier risk, spend analytics and clean sheeting to advance our strategic sourcing priorities.
This position will be a full-time onsite position with flexibility to work remote 4 days a month, located at either Akron, OH or Greensburg, PA.
Responsibilities include:
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Supporting the strategic category manager in achieving significant cost reductions in assigned categories
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Defining contracting optimization strategies that seek total cost of ownership and service level improvements
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Working directly with stakeholders (users and support areas) to develop optimization strategies and improvement execution plans
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Leveraging technology, analytics, and tools to collect and analyze supplier spend data to drive savings
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Analyzing supplier performance data and provide input to category sourcing strategy
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Developing strategic plans for contracting and improving managed categories
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Ensuring execution of strategies within user area
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Leading supplier selection and management
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Measuring and tracking performance of overlooked suppliers
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Developing knowledge and best practices in the categories within areas of responsibility
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Ensuring user satisfaction of the strategic sourcing process
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Keeping strategic manager informed about procurement progress
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Planning and leading RFP processes in assigned categories
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Coordinating with users’ technical assessment of received proposals
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Negotiating contract conditions that are more favorable for FirstEnergy
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Tracking market dynamics of categories
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Defining cost benchmarks for categories under management
Qualifications include:
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, business administration, engineering, or related discipline and 2+ years of related work experience is required.
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In lieu of a degree, High School or equivalent and 4+ years related work experience is required.
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Related work experience includes supply chain or sourcing.
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Specific utility level experience preferred in procurement of Material & Equipment, Professional Services or Utility Services is preferred.
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Successful implementation of category improvements
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Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
Position Classification
Exempt
FirstEnergy Human Resources Team
Procurement Agent
Posted 3 days ago
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Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup!
Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place.
As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams.
For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey.
Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name.
Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact
Job SummaryThe Procurement Agent is responsible for entering into negotiations with suppliers and trade partners by reviewing terms and conditions, establishing pricing, contract formulation, and any supplier management conditions affecting the division.
Primary Job Responsibilities
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Provide accurate and timely local supplier negotiations and contracting based on defined category selection criteria (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service).
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Manage supplier performance monitoring within the division (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)National: manage compliance to agreements, scopes, etc.Local: manage and execute contract agreements consistent with sourcing guidelines
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Assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to Trade Partner.
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Maintain all applicable databases (Purchase Pro Contracting System, Data Management Tools (DMTs, etc.) used in developing the cost and quantity estimates.
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Verify estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques.
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Responsible for Trade Partner Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurement and validation.
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Performs analysis of Trade Partner data submissions and manages impact of commodity fluctuations.
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Communicate completed estimates to the construction personnel, trade subcontractors and vendors.
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Complete necessary customer option estimates.
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Collaborate with Area Product/Architecture, Division VP of Construction (DVP), Area Construction Managers (ACMs) Construction Managers (CMs), Resource Planning/Job Scheduling Managers (RPMs) and Sales.
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Control trade category costs by utilizing Area tools and methodologies.
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Responsible for assigned Project Tracker cost categories and rebate capture forecasting.
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Follow Pulte business processes for supplier management.
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Other duties as assigned.
Management Responsibilities
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Not applicable
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As assigned by Director/Manager for mentorships and peer development
Scope
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Decision Impact: Division
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Department Responsibility: Single
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Budgetary Responsibility: No
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Direct Reports: No
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Indirect Reports: No
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Physical Requirements: The position may involve sitting, standing, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building. Ability to work in various weather conditions – heat, rain, cold, etc.
Required Education/Experience
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications
- ISCM (Certified Procurement) accreditation a plus
Required Skills/Knowledge
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Minimum 1 year related functional experience
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Business acumen including understanding the impact of purchasing costs on income statements, balance sheets, and cost structures
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Purchasing and supply chain experience
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Ability to negotiate in a cost transparent environment
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Ability to develop and improve vendor partnerships
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Construction knowledge
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Ability to work in continuous improvement environment
PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, “Recruiters”) in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for this position, it will be deemed the sole property of PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidates, in the event the candidate is hired by PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates as a result of the referral, without a written agreement between PulteGroup, Inc. and through any means other than via our Applicant Tracking System.
We are an equal opportunity employer ( and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.
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Supply Chain Intern

Posted 16 days ago
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**Facility:** (Marketing, HR, DSS) 31500 Aurora Road, Solon OH 44139
**Salary Grade:** Salary 4 (4)
Swagelok ( is a worldwide leader in industrial fluid systems-founded in 1947 on the merits of its revolutionary, leak-tight tube fitting. With customer-focused solutions and a passion for making high-quality products, the company serves industries requiring safe and efficient movement of liquids and gases. An approximately $2 billion company headquartered in Northeast Ohio, Swagelok operates more than 20 manufacturing facilities, and customers rely on local fluid system expertise through nearly 200 authorized sales and service center locations around the globe. Swagelok's values shape its dedication to customers, associates, and the community, and the company is consistently recognized for workplace excellence.
Swagelok offers an immersive 12-week summer internship program that gives interns the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience through meaningful projects and develop both personally and professionally. Over the summer you'll combine what you learn in the classroom with applied work experience in Supply Chain.
+ You will lead impactful projects that are focused on either continuous improvement, enhancing quality, optimizing cost-saving measures, or advancing safety measures of our processes and/or products.
+ You will be challenged to apply and develop the technical and interpersonal skills needed to succeed for years beyond the internship experience.
+ You will further improve your problem-solving skills and be encouraged to collaborate with other Swagelok associates.
+ You will participate in a variety of activities over the summer including: networking, learning the business, Swagelok associate resource groups, facility tours, professional development, and volunteering in the community.
+ You will have direct engagement with executives and leading experts in our industry.
+ You will have an opportunity to participate in resume reviews and mock interviews to prepare you for future opportunities at Swagelok.
As a **Supply Chain** Intern, you will be exposed to many areas of Swagelok's robust supply chain functions. Below is a list of different roles you have an opportunity to support during the program:
+ **Manufacturing/Assembly Planning** - introduction to Swagelok's supply chain, products, and ERP system (SAP)
+ **Sourcing** - direct interaction with Swagelok's suppliers, purchasing raw material and components to support manufacturing
+ **Customer Service** - direct interaction with Swagelok's network of Sales & Service Centers that sell direct to customers around the world.
+ **Supply Chain Analyst** - multiple roles focused on inventory management, logistics, forecast/safety stock, etc.
**Education and/or Work Experience Qualifications**
**Required:**
+ Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program; minimum of a sophomore year completion in a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, or Business Analytics or related field
+ A minimum GPA of 3.0
+ Authorized to work in the United States
+ Able to work 10-12 weeks consecutively during the summer
+ Open to working one of our Northeast Ohio locations: Solon, Strongsville, Eastlake, Highland Hills, or Willoughby without relocation support
**Preferred:**
+ Prior internship experience is preferred
+ Analytical Skills / Excel knowledge
+ Project Management capability
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
_Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to_ _race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law_
_Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008._
_This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason._
Procurement Manager (Commodities)

Posted 16 days ago
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At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
_This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship._
**Position Summary:**
This role is the face of their assigned category to Nestrade and serves as the key interface with business/functional leadership across Nestlé USA for commodities. You support the procurement strategy for spending areas in your scope and localize any globally created strategies. This role identifies value-creation opportunities and leads cross-functional projects for the category, as well as supplier strategy, collaboration, and local relationship management with a focus on risk mitigation, innovation, sustainability, and DEI. You will provide oversight for category-critical tasks like business continuity planning, supplier performance management, ensure supply, PPV forecast, etc., while working with the business to understand strategy, requirements, and challenges and to report updates.
This role specifically manages the Commodities Team, and experience in Commodities is highly preferred.
**Job Duties/Deliverables:**
+ End-to-end management of assigned category/categories, including localization of global strategies, development of at-market strategies, and coordination with suppliers and Nestrade buyers (as required)
+ Execute Nestlé's 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process in the North American market, enabling value generation through sustainability, innovation, and cost improvements for Nestlé business units
+ Identify value creation opportunities by developing a deep understanding of each relevant business unit's requirements, challenges, and opportunities, and leveraging these insights to create and implement savings initiatives
+ Leverage opportunities to lower total cost of ownership or increase value to the business while ensuring supply
+ Assign initiative owners for category aligned spend initiatives; provide category expertise and help guide initiative savings execution and pull through
+ Use knowledge of global suppliers and processes to bring opportunities to the forefront
+ Benchmark against competitors and promote supplier-led innovation to unlock value
+ Use insights and trends to liaise strategically with the business, factories, and suppliers
+ Define risk management strategies for the business and promote mitigation activities to reduce the chance of disruption
+ Proactively manage supplier relationships resulting in a reduction of contractual risks
+ Clearly communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders, knowing when and to whom to escalate significant issue
+ Suggest improved ways of working, introducing new processes or re-engineering existing ones in support of key priorities
+ Recognize strategic drivers and activities that support key priorities, both within your category and across the organization
+ Leverage intelligence tools and participate in professional associations to learn best practices and industry trends; apply the learnings to the category strategies to drive continuous improvement
+ Comply with all Procurement and company policies, procedures, and practices, and promote adherence across the organization
+ Apply project management principles to drive cross-functional teams in effective and efficient delivery of business objectives for both day to day activities and key projects
+ Perform other duties as assigned
**Experience/Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree required
+ 7+ years of knowledge of and experience with global procurement and sourcing processes, legal contract negotiations, and contract management systems preferred
+ Experience related to sourcing, purchasing, and managing raw materials or standardized goods that are typically traded on global markets strongly preferred
+ Experience managing day-to-performance and career growth for multiple direct reports
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
+ SAP, Ariba, and I-Nexus experience preferred
**Skills/Qualifications**
+ Interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with and influence a dynamic and diverse set of stakeholders, including the ability to listen and understand differing perspectives
+ Strategic mindset with quantitative, problem-solving, project management, and negotiation skills and a strong desire for progress and continuous improvement
+ Proven ability to analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner
+ Adept at managing change and working through ambiguity to identify and drive to a solution, both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
+ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise across boundaries and boarders and influence with integrity
It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: .
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at Requisition:
Procurement Specialist (Ingredients)

Posted 16 days ago
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At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
_This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship._
In this role, you'll serve as a Procurement Specialist, managing the procurement strategy for Ingredients and localizing any globally created strategies. This role identifies value-creation opportunities and leads cross-functional projects for the category, as well as supplier strategy, category risk management, collaboration, and local relationship management with a focus on risk mitigation, innovation, sustainability, and supplier diversity. You will provide oversight for category-critical tasks like business continuity planning, supplier performance management, ensure supply, purchase price variance (PPV) forecast, etc., while working with the business to understand strategy, requirements, and challenges and to report updates. This role is the face of their assigned category to NesTrade (Global Buying Organization for Nestlé) and serves as the key interface with business/functional leadership across Nestlé USA for their respective categories. Proficient in influencing and ensuring stakeholder accountability within a matrixed organizational structure.
Job Duties/Deliverables:
+ End-to-end management of assigned category/categories, including localization of global strategies, development of at-market strategies, and coordination with suppliers and NesTrade buyers (as required)
+ Execute Nestlé's 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process in the North American market, enabling value generation through sustainability, innovation, and cost improvements for Nestlé business units
+ Identify value creation opportunities by developing a deep understanding of each relevant business unit's requirements, challenges, and opportunities, and leveraging these insights to create and implement savings initiatives
+ Leverage opportunities to lower total cost of ownership or increase value to the business while ensuring supply
+ Assign initiative owners for category aligned spend initiatives; provide category expertise and help guide initiative savings execution and pull through
+ Use knowledge of global suppliers and processes to bring opportunities to the forefront
+ Benchmark against competitors and promote supplier-led innovation to unlock value
+ Use insights and trends to liaise strategically with the business, factories, and suppliers
+ Define risk management strategies for the business and promote mitigation activities to reduce the chance of disruption
+ Proactively manage supplier relationships resulting in a reduction of contractual risks
+ Clearly communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders, knowing when and to whom to escalate significant issue
+ Suggest improved ways of working, introducing new processes or re-engineering existing ones in support of key priorities
+ Recognize strategic drivers and activities that support key priorities, both within your category and across the organization
+ Leverage intelligence tools and participate in professional associations to learn best practices and industry trends; apply the learnings to the category strategies to drive continuous improvement
+ Comply with all Procurement and company policies, procedures, and practices, and promote adherence across the organization
+ Apply project management principles to drive cross-functional teams in effective and efficient delivery of business objectives for both day to day activities and key project
+ Analyzing market trends and assessing potential risks to identify Purchase Price Variance opportunities.
+ Other duties as assigned
Critical Experiences/Education:
+ Bachelor's degree required
+ Minimum 3 years of knowledge and experience with global procurement and sourcing processes, legal contract negotiations, and contract management systems preferred
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
+ SAP and Ariba experience preferred
Qualifications/Certifications:
+ Minimum 3 years in Procurement experience
+ Strong understanding of financial markets
+ Proficiency in financial modeling and risk assessment techniques
+ Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements
+ Interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with and influence a dynamic and diverse set of stakeholders, including the ability to listen and understand differing perspectives
+ Strategic mindset with quantitative, problem-solving, project management, and negotiation skills and a strong desire for progress and continuous improvement
+ Proven ability to analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner to senior stakeholders.
+ Adept at managing change and working through ambiguity to identify and drive to a solution, both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
+ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise across boundaries and boarders and influence with integrity
+ Strong understanding and demonstration of procurement processes, category management, and supplier relationship management.
+ Proven ability to create strong and comprehensive category strategies that drive savings and/or innovation to the businesses they support.
+ Ability to independently navigate complex problems and make decisions to change processes to drive improvements with cross functional teams considering end to end impacts, and make decisions that drive value for the businesses they support.
+ Ability to coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals, mentoring and helping them to build capability.
+ Proficiency in using SAP, Microsoft Excel, Prism, Powerpoint, Word, and PowerBI
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It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: .
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at Requisition:
Legal Counsel (Procurement Transactions)
Posted 2 days ago
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**Location** : This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The **Legal Counsel** is responsible for assisting more experienced attorneys in a variety of routine legal assignments and projects and providing solutions to a limited range of legal problems of moderate scope and impact.
**How you will make an impact:**
+ Contributes to the overall results of the team by providing solutions to a limited range of legal problems of moderate scope and impact.
+ At this level the attorneys focus is more of a tactical nature.
+ Applies department protocol, exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.
+ May research legal principles and precedents, consult with higher level attorneys, draft and execute legal documents, and gather relevant case related information.
+ Learns about risk identification and mitigation in the context of the health insurance industry or the attorney's technical area of expertise.
+ Reports to department management any identified business exposure and associated risks as well as mitigation techniques being utilized.
**Minimum Requirements**
Requires a JD, current license to practice law and a minimum of 3 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
**Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences** :
Experience with real estate and technology transactions highly preferred.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Senior Developer, IS Supply Chain
Posted 4 days ago
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The Smucker Information Services (IS) department enables technology solutions for capabilities that help our business perform, transform and grow. The Senior Developer on the IS Supply Chain Customer Logistics Team realizes this purpose by designing, building and supporting data interfaces and other technical functions that power applications used by Smucker Customer Logistics business functions such as Order Management and Accounts Receivable. Being part of a team that has direct relationships with internal business customers, this role builds knowledge in particular business processes and concepts as well as data structures relevant to the business areas supported. This role will be heavily involved in solution delivery and support to address an integrated technology landscape that involves both on-premise and external cloud solutions. This technical hands-on position requires proven development skills, excellent communication, curiosity to solve problems and a willingness to learn new skills under moderate guidance within a collaborative team environment.
Location: Orrville, OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron)
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
In this role you will:
Deliver solutions
- Serve as an individual contributor to deliver programming solutions that meet business requirements, factor supportability and balance cost versus benefit. May lead technical activities for smaller projects.
- Provide input to work plans and estimates based on experience with development activities.
- Author technical specifications for moderately complex solutions. May own full solution design for smaller projects.
- Follow documented standards for development, code promotion, and change management. Instructs junior resources as appropriate.
- Own the design, construction and execution of technical solution testing, including unit, integration and performance tests. Independently troubleshoot and resolve defects.
- Participate in mock cutover exercises to prevent disruption and issues once live.
- Provide troubleshooting and fixes for complex issues, driving understanding of root cause and prioritization.
- Follow defined support paths and incident management processes to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Develop knowledge base and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for technical support plans.
- Execute activities to support ongoing maintenance and periodic releases of software.
- Contribute to standardized code solutions and automation opportunities.
- Learn new tools and apply modern IT concepts to support ongoing shift toward cloud-based technologies
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for
Minimum Requirements:
- 3+ years of work experience as a developer, with either a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (preferably Computer Science or Computer Engineering) or specialized training in Information Technology.
- Experience with SQL and Procedural SQL (PL/SQL or TSQL) and familiarity with unix/linux based systems.
- Experience with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) implementations within an integrated enterprise environment.
- Experience with multiple phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and formal delivery methodologies/frameworks (Traditional/Waterfall, Agile, DevOps).
- Experience working on teams with assignment due dates or service level agreements (SLAs) to support customer needs.
- Ability to clearly communicate status updates, timelines, and roadblocks proactively with various stakeholder including both IS and business resources.
- Experience building solutions based on business requirements as well as leveraging critical thinking/problem solving to identify root cause and solve issues.
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, formats and integration methods.
- Knowledge of enterprise toolsets for data integration/ETL, reporting, process orchestration and/or scheduling.
- Ability to unit test, troubleshoot and debug developed code, tuning for performance or other optimization/scalability objectives.
- Experience with IT service management systems (for incidents, problems and requests) and code management processes.
- Prior experience with Supply Chain Customer Logistics systems (Oracle E-Business Suite, IMI Order Management, High Radius SaaS, DataAlliance VMI SaaS) and Order Management/Accounts Receivable business process a plus.
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- Experience developing solutions on Databricks and Tablaeu, with additional familiarity in Spotfire and Tibco Data virtualization (or other reporting/data virtualization tools).
- Knowledge of modern IT concepts such as Cloud Computing and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, IT general controls and related processes.
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Supply Chain Career Development Program

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**Facility:** (Marketing, HR, DSS) 31500 Aurora Road, Solon OH 44139
Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA
Swagelok ( is a worldwide leader in industrial fluid systems-founded in 1947 on the merits of its revolutionary, leak-tight tube fitting. With customer-focused solutions and a passion for making high-quality products, the company serves industries requiring safe and efficient movement of liquids and gases. An approximately $2 billion company headquartered in Northeast Ohio, Swagelok operates more than 20 manufacturing facilities, and customers rely on local fluid system expertise through nearly 200 authorized sales and service center locations around the globe. Swagelok's values shape its dedication to customers, associates, and the community, and the company is consistently recognized for workplace excellence.
Swagelok offers a three-year, rotational Career Development Program (CDP) for recent graduates looking to gain a diverse experience in **Supply Chain** to kick-off their professional career. Swagelok's Career Development Program is a challenging, accelerated program for those interested in becoming a future leader or technical expert.
+ You will be expected to demonstrate technical and leadership skills while rotating through three key assignments in your first three years of employment.
+ Your first rotation will range from 12-18 months to help you gain initial experience as you transition from college student to professional.
+ Your second and third rotation will be 12 months each, with each rotation providing more exposure and experience to a variety of areas including (but not limited to): manufacturing/assembly planning, sourcing or customer service.
+ You will receive broad, rich technical and business experiences to continue enabling your career growth.
+ You will receive ongoing guidance from an assigned mentor, as well as developmental support from key management associates.
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
+ Adhere to position requirements as stated per the job description of the specific rotation assigned
+ Lead and support small to mid-size projects and or programs
+ Review and analyze best practices to determine, recommend and or implement next steps
+ Adhere to position requirements as stated per the job description of the specific rotation assigned
+ Lead and support small to mid-size projects and or programs
+ Review and analyze best practices to determine, recommend and or implement next steps
+ Participate and lead LEAN/CEDAC and other similar type events
+ Gain knowledge of key programs and policies that are critical to the business
+ Present end of rotation summary to key company leaders
**Education and/or Work Experience Requirements**
**Required:**
+ Completion of Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, or Business Analytics or related field by May 2025
+ A minimum GPA of a 3.0
+ Authorized to work in the United States
+ Open to working one of our Northeast Ohio locations: Solon, Strongsville, Eastlake, Highland Hills, or Willoughby without relocation support
+ Internship. co-op or other relevant experience in a professional capacity
**Preferred:**
+ Demonstrated leadership experience through campus activities, work experience and community involvement
+ Displays disciplined problem solving
+ Excellent communicator
+ Capable of managing projects
+ Has the ability and desire to lead others
+ Able to juggle multiple priorities successfully in an organized and planned way
+ Can analyze solutions and issues and forms recommendations by seeing issues from various angles.
+ Displays a range of problem-solving skills from logical and orderly to imaginative and creative
+ Intellectually curious
+ Responds flexibly to shifting priorities or new demands
+ Is open to new ideas and is willing to support them as needed
_Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to_ _race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law_
_Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008._
_This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason._
Supply Chain Trainee Program (SCTP)

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**SALARY:** $80,000 annually, bonus eligible + sign on bonus
**TARGET START DATE:** September 2026
**COMPANY:**
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That's right, over 100 of America's most loved brands, to be exact. But there's so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together - when we combine your strengths with ours - is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
**ROLE SUMMARY:**
We believe in learning by doing. Our University Programs are crafted to fast-track the careers of future leaders and change makers, allowing recent graduates to develop and get exposure to different roles and challenges. We value curious and ambitious people who are open and willing to embrace opportunities in different locations across our company.
If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to apply to our Supply Chain Trainee Program (SCTP). We believe in investing in our future leaders today and our concentrated training program is designed to jump-start your career.
Throughout the program, SCTPs will gain a 360° view of the supply chain business by getting exposure to our operations within one of our Sales & Distribution Centers, Breweries, or Logistics Central Services teams.
The Supply Chain Trainee Program is the initial step of your journey with us where you will be learning the business as a front-line manager in one of our Warehouses leading a team of hourly employees or within our Logistics Central Services teams, executing truck routing or inventory management in support with our operational facilities. These essential roles, on the front-line of our business, will give you first-hand knowledge of how our supply chain operates and provide you the critical experiences necessary to be a future leader in our organization. There's no better place to start your career.
**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Rotate through the functions in our field warehouses or in our Central Services teams to gain a wholistic understanding of the site.
+ Gain front-line experience, leading teams and/or executing operational processes, and learning the business hands-on.
+ Learn about Supply Chain support functions and other functions within our operational facilities.
+ Prepare for first placement as a front-line manager in our Sales & Distribution Centers, Breweries, or as a Specialist within our Central Services teams.
+ Development opportunities to help boost Supply Chain skillset and build long-term career potential through leadership & functional trainings.
+ Project work with real business impact - solving a problem or implementing an improvement in the supply chain organization.
+ Exposure to senior leaders and mentorship throughout the program.
**JOB QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Current university student or recent university graduate - Bachelor's Degree with a GPA 3.0 or greater.
+ A background in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business may help, but all majors are accepted.
+ Geographical & Functional mobility - open to experiencing different functions and locations across the U.S. during the 12-month training program and beyond.
+ Leverages data and insights to provide effective solutions to complex problems.
+ Demonstrates leadership capability in previous work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
+ Self-motivated to drive results and deliver above and beyond expectations.
+ Comfortable working in teams, actively listens, seeks diverse opinions, and fosters inclusion.
+ Embraces ambiguity and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Able to effectively manage several projects and teams at once, while being agile in the face of setbacks and change.
+ Operates with an open mind, is insightful and innovative, wants to know "why" and has diverse interests.
+ Consistently questions the status quo, seeks opportunities to improve processes, not afraid of change and willing to take calculated risks.
+ As a general rule, the Company does not offer practical training positions for F-1 visa holders nor sponsor individuals for purposes of obtaining temporary work visas (e.g., H-1B) or permanent residency ("Green Cards"). Individuals who require sponsorship will be removed from the selection process.
**WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:**
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $00 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than 7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly 2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation's top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
**BENEFITS:**
+ Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
+ Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
+ Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
+ 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
+ Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
+ Free Beer!
**WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:**
Anheuser-Busch is here for the times that matter. The moments where we celebrate, defy challenges, dream of the brighter future we are building today- and all the moments in between. We are a company that brings people together for richer conversations, sweeter celebrations and stronger communities.
As the leading global brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev is committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Senior Procurement Specialist (Coffee & Cocoa)

Posted 16 days ago
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At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.
Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
_This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship._
**Position Summary:**
In this role, you'll serve as a Senior Procurement Specialist for the Coffee & Cocoa categories managing the procurement strategy for spend areas in your scope and localizing any globally created strategies. This role identifies value-creation opportunities and leads cross-functional projects for the category, as well as supplier strategy, category risk management, collaboration, and local relationship management with a focus on risk mitigation, innovation, sustainability, and supplier diversity. You will provide oversight for category-critical tasks like business continuity planning, supplier performance management, ensure supply, purchase price variance (PPV) forecast, etc., while working with the business to understand strategy, requirements, and challenges and to report updates. This role is the face of their assigned category to NesTrade (Global Buying Organization for Nestlé) and serves as the key interface with business/functional leadership across Nestlé USA for their respective categories. Proven competence in influencing and ensuring stakeholder accountability within a matrixed organizational structure.
**Job Duties/Deliverables:**
+ End-to-end management of assigned category/categories, including localization of global strategies, development of at-market strategies, and coordination with suppliers and NesTrade buyers (as required)
+ Execute Nestlé's 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process in the North American market, enabling value generation through sustainability, innovation, and cost improvements for Nestlé business units
+ Identify value creation opportunities by developing a deep understanding of each relevant business unit's requirements, challenges, and opportunities, and leveraging these insights to create and implement savings initiatives
+ Leverage opportunities to lower total cost of ownership or increase value to the business while ensuring supply
+ Assign initiative owners for category aligned spend initiatives; provide category expertise and help guide initiative savings execution and pull through
+ Use knowledge of global suppliers and processes to bring opportunities to the forefront
+ Benchmark against competitors and promote supplier-led innovation to unlock value
+ Use insights and trends to liaise strategically with the business, factories, and suppliers
+ Define risk management strategies for the business and promote mitigation activities to reduce the chance of disruption
+ Proactively manage supplier relationships resulting in a reduction of contractual risks
+ Clearly communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders, knowing when and to whom to escalate significant issue
+ Suggest improved ways of working, introducing new processes or re-engineering existing ones in support of key priorities
+ Recognize strategic drivers and activities that support key priorities, both within your category and across the organization
+ Leverage intelligence tools and participate in professional associations to learn best practices and industry trends; apply the learnings to the category strategies to drive continuous improvement
+ Comply with all Procurement and company policies, procedures, and practices, and promote adherence across the organization
+ Apply project management principles to drive cross-functional teams in effective and efficient delivery of business objectives for both day-to-day activities and key project
+ Analyzing market trends and assessing potential risks to identify Purchase Price Variance opportunities.
+ Other duties as assigned
**Performance Measurements:**
+ This role achieves success when they develop and implement a robust category strategy that localizes global strategies, addresses business requirements, reflects macro trends, and drives savings. To thrive in the role, you must be recognized as an expert and authority for the category, with a healthy network of partners internally and externally.
+ This role must work cross-functionally across the organization to ensure supply, quickly mitigate business impacts, and complete special projects.
+ Support procurement pillars and drive results through taking initiative and demonstrating leadership.
+ Able to identify and implement cost savings initiatives that contribute to the overall financial goals of the organization. Success can be measured by tracking the actual cost savings achieved against the targets set.
**Required Experience/Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree in applicable fields required
+ Minimum 5 years of knowledge and experience with global procurement and sourcing processes, legal contract negotiations, and contract management systems preferred
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, CoPilot, Power BI (or similar business analytics platforms)
+ SAP and Ariba experience preferred
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