Bdainc Strategic Sourcing Associate responsible for domestic supplier management to support business partners and vendors aligned with BDA brands. Drives vendor negotiations, supplier performance, and process improvements.
Responsibilities
The Strategic Sourcing Associate will have direct domestic supplier management to support key business partners, programs and vendors that aligned with BDA brands and business groups. This position will be responsible for source selection, projects, initiatives that drive and create a best-in-class vendor management & service support strategy that will scale and exceed business requirements.
General Experience Requirements
Minimum of 2+ years Procurement and/or Supplier management experience.
Solid experience in Supplier Management, analytics tied to strong negotiation and communication skills
Knowledge of supply chain management fundamentals.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, and to adapt to frequently changing priorities and critical deadlines.
Team player with experience working in a cross-functional environment.
Professional demeanor, good judgment, common sense, and a passion for details.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and show initiative with a professional aggressive attitude.
Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels of management.
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate situations, deal with conflict daily, identify core issues, fact-find, and promote thoughtful business solutions on a consistent professional level.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills with the MS Office Suite and related software products.
Qualification
Strong problem-solving skills
Required
Minimum of 2+ years Procurement and/or Supplier management experience
Solid experience in Supplier Management and analytics
Knowledge of supply chain management fundamentals
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and show initiative
