Category Sourcing Specialist  

AP Renewables Inc is looking for a Category Sourcing Specialist! The position is responsible for the successful implementation and execution of Category Planning activities focusing on Power Generation requirements through development of Category Strategies, Opportunity Prioritization, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiations, Contracting and Vendor Performance Management together with the identified stakeholders. The position will also be responsible for providing support to procurement operations in the achievement of their objectives and targets.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts supply chain risks assessments to ensure continuity of supply and other identified supply risks are mitigated
• Utilizes various methods (i.e. SWOT, Porter’s Forces) to develop category plans and sourcing strategies based on analysis of available data
• Implements long-term and short-term category and procurement strategies for the assigned category
• Identifies suitable suppliers and develops sourcing strategy
  based on analysis of available data
• Drafts bidding documents/terms and conditions based on the specifications, scope of work and risk analysis and service level expectations of the technical, legal and commercial team
• Performs RFP processes including identifying and inviting of
  potential bidders, conduct of pre-bid conferences and project clarifications
• Conducts commercial analysis of received proposals
• Prepares and coordinates negotiation strategies with technical, legal and other stakeholders
• Supports implementation of vendor performance reviews
• Facilitates Supplier performance management to ensure compliance against service level agreements
• Tracks and reports savings results and supplier performance information
• Works with Procurement and other Supply Chain teams to ensure strategies and contract management execution provides procurement results that are critical to Operations

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• At least 3 years experience in SCM or related fields or at least 1 year background in Category Management or Strategic Sourcing
• Bachelor's degree (Engineering, preferably)
• Competencies include supply risk management, betting unbiased information, customer service excellence, and project management
• Strong analytical and planning skills;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;