Senior Supply Management Specialist

• Develop and implement global supplier and commodity strategies, defining and integrating supply chains, which will drive sustainable improvements in cost, quality and delivery.
• Measure supplier performance and manage/lead supplier relationships to continuously improve supplier performance.
• Lead cross-functional cost reduction initiatives and Early Supplier Involvement for the assigned commodities, drive creation and deploy cost models for designated commodities, lead target costing and negotiate supply agreements.
• Engage and support key internal stakeholders to enhance competitive and commercial performance.
• Operate within the supply chain management team across the full product/service life cycle, ensuring suppliers' commercial issues are resolved effectively and efficiently.
• Develops, implements and improves Supply Management processes.
• Coaches other less experienced team members where required.
• Raise and manage all purchase documents and related data within the ERP system and other Purchasing systems.

• Bachelor/Master degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, etc.
• 5-10 years working experience in Supply Management in a technical product environment.
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, organizational and conflict resolution).
• Strong negotiation skills and contract knowledge.
• Strong team-player and hands-on/flexible attitude.
• Fluent in English. Latin, Dutch and German language is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP.

John Deere