Sourcing Manager Logistics

Are you looking for a multicultural, dynamic and further developing organization? Are you ready to be part of a constantly changing and growing environment?  

Then you could be our

SOURCING MANAGER LOGISTICS

SKF is the world leading supplier of products and solutions in the rolling bearing business. In addition, we are one of the leading players in seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training. The inherent skills and competence of our around 40 000 employees help us to fulfill our objective of creating more intelligent, sustainable and innovative customer solutions. SKF is a truly global company with presence in more than 130 countries, serving an extensive range of industries and customers.

  
Your day-to-day work  

• Be responsible for the delivery of the Source to Contract services for EMEA region focusing on Logistics.

• Deliver sourcing, negotiation, contract execution, as well as data, contract & supplier management.

• Collaborate with Global Category Management, EMEA Category Lead and the local Purchasing teams to secure savings and other set KPIs critical to the Category Logistics.
• Use SKF best practices to execute sourcing strategies, achieving set objectives on quality, cost, delivery, sustainability & innovation.
• Support local & regional projects with expertise on sourcing systems, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Identify, manage and develop the right supplier base in alignment with Category Management and Category Lead.

• Develop & maintain strong relationships with strategic local, regional & global suppliers, as well as internal stakeholders and partners.

• Be responsible for using the right sourcing systems in the most efficient way, depending on the business case.

• Identify, understand & share best practices among the SKF Purchasing Communities.

• Secure compliance with SKF Global standards.

• Analyze operational processes to identify & promote improvements regarding design and ways of working to ensure cost optimized specifications.

We expect you to have/be    

• Relevant sourcing experience, as well as additional experience in Logistics or Supply Chain

• Strong procurement expertise in commercial and contract negotiations, strategic sourcing, cost model synthesis and supplier relationship management for delivering EMEA region, multi-country, high spend complex engagements.

• Knowledge & Experience in Project Management / Change Management.

• Strategic, analytical & entrepreneurial thinking.

• Good understanding of product cost breakdowns and experience in methods for TCO management, based on product cost analysis and cost engineering.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (including MS Excel, Power BI).

• Excellent communicator and presenter at key stakeholders / top executive level.

• Significant interpersonal skills – ability to lead negotiations and purchasing projects as the part of international communities.

• Flexibility to travel.

• Very good English (C1/C2) is a must.

• Forwarding company experience is a must..

• Good SAP/ARIBA experience.

• Understanding of economy and finance and ability to make strategic decisions based on that.

You will enjoy working here if you have focus on teamwork, own initiative, independence and accuracy in action, very good organization of working time and meticulousness, care for communication with employees and maintaining good relations, the ability to work with an extensive database and under time pressure.

We offer   

 At SKF we are committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF.

• a job in an international environment  
• you will be a part of a diverse workforce where you get to face exciting challenges and varied tasks 
• very competitive salary and benefits 
• contract of employment 
• benefits: private medical care, sport programs, social fund benefits 
• a chance to be a part of a diverse workforce where you get to face exciting challenges and varied tasks 

Additional information for you  

Location: Poznan, Poland. Local contract in SKF Polska S.A. 

  
You will report to the Team lead in Poznan, Poland. 

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact kariera@skf.com. 

Are you interested?  Apply!