Senior Sourcing Manager - St Peters, United States - SUEZ - Water Technologies & Solutions

Description

Job Summary about the area and the role:

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (WTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse.

We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment.

At WTS, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities.

We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Senior Sourcing Manager to lead our North America

over-the-road and warehouse procurement activities.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of logistics and procurement processes, vendor management, market analysis and have a sound financial acumen.

The role requires a proven track record in driving cost-effective procurement strategies while maintaining a very high standard of quality and efficiency.

Key Characteristics

Action oriented

Strategic agility

Comfortable with dealing with ambiguity

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company goals, business needs, while focusing on optimizing logistics processes.

Present and influence the decision-making process of the category roadmap with senior leadership

Create and own the strategic relationship with North America over the road providers and warehouse partners as well as internal stakeholders while building collaboration within and across organizational boundaries.

Develop and execute a holistic strategy incorporating route optimization, consolidation opportunities, inventory management, innovation, automation and efficiency improvements.

Develop a detailed RFQ process, and lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms and contractual obligations while ensuring high quality service.

Proven ability to lead cross functional teams, foster collaboration across diverse departments (Operations, Finance, Compliance , Legal) and influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization.

Lead the yearly procurement logistics NAM modes budgeting and planning process to meet company financial goals and personal savings goals (G&O's).

Be the expert in this space , stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, regulatory changes and adapt strategies accordingly.

Establish and manage supplier key performance indicators to better manage the effectiveness of procurement as well as monitor performance, establish process for RCA, performance improvement process/ escalation and reporting.

Conduct quarterly business reviews with providers to provide performance evaluations on service levels, sustainability measures, optimization and efficiency opportunities, market reviews, contract renewals, and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise.

Deliver robust contracts that deliver favorable pricing and terms while contractually delivering stable, consistent service for the business and customers.

Oversee preferred supplier network for these modes taking into account sustainability, diversity & social responsibility

Support the organization by sourcing providers that will enable our corporate net zero carbon footprint goals, promoting responsible sourcing and minimizing services that impede those goals.

Manage and partner with suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities, bringing innovation and efficiencies to the table. Develop good working relationship with all providers and represent Veolia with integrity and in a professional manner.

Leverage other Veolia businesses ( VWT/ VNA etc.) in these modes and deliver synergy opportunities in the most cost-effective way taking into consideration total cost.

Mentor and help develop team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and capabilities.

Hard Skills

Excellent negotiations and analytical skills with the ability to manage and develop supplier relationships

Ability to energize, develop and build rapport at all levels within an organization

Proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously

Self-starter

Detail orientated

Proven track record of driving cost reduction initiatives, achieving savings targets, and improving operational efficiencies.

Expert:
Demonstrate subject matter expertise in the field.

Strategic:
Understands the big picture and long-term vision. Able to develop short term and medium-term steps to reach long term strategy.

Soft Skills

Inspirational:
Ability to inspire/ motivate others.

Curious:
Ability to ask the right questions to deep dive into opportunities that may not be seen by others.

Courageous:
Champions ideas and helps transform them into actions.

Humble:
Respectful towards peers, team members, leadership, and stakeholders.

Holistic:
Think customer and Company first.

Accountable:
Demonstrates responsibility ownership and commitment. Taking responsibility for making tough calls when necessary.

Ambitious:

Identifies underlying truths and comes up with ideas that change the way we conceptualize issues, depicts vision of future that rallies teams to compete in new ways.

Education & Experience


Required:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in logistics, supply chain, business, or equivalent discipline

10+ years' work experience in procurement logistics or supply chain

Operational hands-on experience in trucking and warehouse operations including distribution network a plus.

Experience with SAP ERP, Transportation Management Systems, Tableau, Google tools ( Sheets, drives etc.)

Working Conditions

Annual travel required

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