Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Attindas - US
Delaware, NC
Job Description
Attindas Hygiene Partners is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Buyer to manage the end-to-end procurement process for their absorbent hygiene products, which include adult incontinence and infant diapers. The role involves project management, resource management, stakeholder communication, and continuous cost reduction efforts. The company focuses on health, dignity, and comfort and strives to be a global leader in absorbent hygiene.

Requirements

  • Lead, maintain, and record internal and external supplier meetings
  • Project Management: manage product, material, and supplier transition initiatives internally and with external supply base
  • Special assignments (NDA/contract master maintenance, budget contribution, global policy & procedure alignment and creation)
  • Finance Support (AP price validation, customer bid analysis, & project inputs)
  • Update and maintain SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) tool
  • Identify new products and/or suppliers in accordance with Category and Commercial prescribed needs.
  • Report recurring KPI’s to suppliers: cost improvement initiatives, service, and forecast accuracy
  • Understand designated commodity’s market conditions, suppliers, demand/supply, innovations, feedstocks, and continuously identify opportunities for cost savings
  • Partner with Category Management and Product Design teams to identify product solutions
  • Guide suppliers in their efforts to create and improve products and processes
  • Oversee and manage RFQ’s and negotiate contracts for designated commodities
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