Strategy Execution
Is an active part of the extended team for assigned country
Providing insights on the local/ regional market
Presents decision recommendations to the decision board to ensure a transparent and aligned decision making.
Supplier Management and Selection
Conducts complex supplier selection activities and management of formal strategic sourcing and RFx processes including supplier identification, supplier due diligence activities and owns supplier life-cycle management. Identifies relevant stakeholders for the sourcing event and manages them as a project team.
Conducts price and contract negotiations, in alignment with business stakeholders and procurement functions as required.
Collaborates with and executes guidance from senior sourcing specialists and category managers for specified sourcing initiatives and supplier management.
Presents decision recommendations to the decision board to ensure a transparent and aligned decision making.
Champions use of eSourcing, Spend Visibility, and R2P tools; leverages and utilizes eAuctions where appropriate.
For assigned areas, resolves diligently quality, supply, or any other issues in close collaboration with the local and regional stakeholders.
Analysis and Documentation
Performs proposal analysis, including price analyses, “Should Cost” modelling, benchmarking and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Generates proposal/ quote comparisons and compiles detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.
Ensures full documentation (RFQs documents, contracts, and data & price maintenance at each sourcing project closure.)
Risk Management and Ethical Standards
Evaluates financial stability of suppliers and manages supplier risks as needed while considering the local plans, regulations, and specificities.
Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and ensures Fresenius procedures are adopted and followed.