Sr. Sourcing Specialist

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us. We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America. POSITION SUMMARY: This role supports the Sourcing Manager as a Sourcing point of contact for the business within an assigned geography, covering all categories, including implementation of the sourcing strategy for local/sub-regional spend (outside of global or regional categories) to achieve recurrent TCO (total cost of ownership) improvement and ongoing value creation, while managing quality and service level for the given geography. Additional duties include establishing close working relationships with local/sub-regional internal stakeholders (manufacturing, technical, controlling, management…) to understand business needs and deliver adequate sourcing performance, support and collaboration with (Global and/or Regional) Category Managers for corresponding categories, support of the Sourcing Manager to manage a portfolio of sourcing initiatives (with a high spend in scope), development of relationships with suppliers in the geography, and management of a portfolio of smaller sourcing initiatives (with a lower spend in scope). RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS: Execution of spot buy process: Establishes partnership with local/sub-regional stakeholders and drive alignment with local management on the sourcing strategy and implementation of a multi-year plan optimizing TCO year-over-year. Supports high value / complex spot buys for the geography and consults the Category managers for the relevant categories when applicable. Supports and collaborates with (Global and / or Regional) Category manager by providing input on local requirements for the regional and global category sourcing initiatives. Assists in Sourcing initiatives for local category purchases: Set up and lead cross-functional teams Organize supplier selection, identification and qualification of alternative suppliers Identify TCO reduction and value creation opportunities Identify cost savings while maintaining/improving the quality and service level of suppliers Drive negotiation, lead contract implementation Track / Measure performance according to Group Procurement guidelines Supports the Procure to Pay process through the alignment of buying channels Manages / Evaluates contract compliance, data management, and supplier performance and takes necessary corrective actions for spending under his responsibility Optimizes supplier base to build a manageable pool of preferred suppliers. Develops and manage long-term relationship with key suppliers of a given scope Ensures discipline/compliance to the agreed strategies, plans, and processes Ensures smooth collaboration specifically with Category Managers, Spot buyers and Analysts Back-up of the Sourcing Manager to represent Local Procurement in different governance bodies Perform other duties as assigned. ATTRIBUTES: Results oriented self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed by the business. Must work well with others within and outside the department and be comfortable working in both an office and industrial/production environment. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and contribute to team success Extremely dependable. The time-sensitive nature of the position requires excel…

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