.The Sourcing Manager position is responsible for developing and executing strategies to ensure optimum sourcing of the right product at the right time for the right price. The successful candidate will be able to appraise and improve our sourcing activities by analyzing the company's spending, supplying partnerships and new possibilities. This role analyzes and calculates procurement costs based on global category management strategies and the consolidated forecast provided by demand planning. This role supports future growth and global expansion of the company's portfolio and ensures that external supplier capabilities and capacity meet Fagron's business needs.To be successful as a strategic sourcing manager, you need to have a solid understanding of negotiation methods as well as substantial experience in a similar capacity. A skilled strategic sourcing manager will be able to transform their knowledge into improved profit margins and a competitive advantage.Duties & ResponsibilitiesNegotiate best prices and conditions with assigned suppliers & CMO to help ensure the realization of cost savings objectives.Negotiate reasonable and cost-effective contractsIdentify qualified suppliers to meet the business requirements which are the highest level of quality, assurance of consistent supply and competitive pricing.Arrange alternative sources to ensure security of supply by monitoring the external environment together with category management.Collaborate with category managers to identify and act upon opportunities to harmonize global spend and leverage volume for optimum pricingProactively manage and develop supplier relationships in collaboration with category management. Take leadership in periodic business reviews with suppliers and stakeholders and being the single point of commercial contact for selected suppliers. Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, business reviewsServe as primary contact for communication and resolution of supply chain, quality, and technical issues. Take the lead to solve price/quality/condition discrepancies reported by the company.Act as sourcing business partner to internal stakeholders by leading the supplier selection for new product development and by providing expert knowledge on approaching suppliers.Continuously inform oneself about the latest trends in Sourcing and keep one's knowledge up to date in function of new developments with the aim of consolidating one's credibility by offering a service which is continuously based on up-to-date knowledge
