Sourcing & Procurement Specialist II (12 months contract)

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

 

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive CM Assistant to help coordinate and manage supply chain issues, drive assigned key projects and support the broader mechanical team.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze Zebra spend, prepare opportunity analysis, and key reports for category 
• including supply market and supplier research, analyze and prepare RFx summaries, develop Total Facilitate, with limited to modest Category Manager involvement, the strategic sourcing process 
• scheduling the key project milestones, selection and supplier review/evaluations, Zebra value sheet Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, communication with suppliers and stakeholders, project preparation, etc.
• Facilitate, with limited to modest Category Manager involvement, the preparation of supplier negotiation preparation, communication and documentation, project planning, contracting process with submission and management with Zebra Legal.
• Utilize the existing tools for eAuctions, spend and RFx management, etc.
• Facilitate, with limited to modest Category Manager involvement, the strategic sourcing methodology for smaller value purchases in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Maintain appropriate procurement records and documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required with a preference for Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related; MBA, CPSM is a plus.
• 2-5 years of sourcing and procurement experience.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent professional communications (verbal and written) with suppliers, stakeholders and management.
• Proven spend analytical skills including ability to drive data collection and analyses, interpret and draw conclusions, and effectively summarize results
• Resourcefulness gathering specific supply market research and intelligence that support making strategic sourcing business decisions
• Proven negotiations results from Strategic Sourcing process/ methodology
• Established customer service skills, with an understanding of customer relationship building, communications and teamwork
• Self-disciplined and the ability to self-motivate and work successfully with a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated project management skills with a desire to learn and ability to work independently in a fast paced changing environment
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel), presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint), Oracle iProcurement, Scout, and SpendHQ (or similar programs).

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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