Sr. Specialist, Sourcing

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Sr. Sourcing Specialist in Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) will be responsible for representing GSS in leading and facilitating tasks that requires coordination of sourcing functions in support of NPD (New Product Development) driven projects.  Responsibility of the position includes but not limited to procuring and supplying required information, executing assigned tasks within the Agile Product Lifecycle Management database and process without the need for supervision.  In addition, the Sr. Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining and driving improvement of the GSS process within NPD project.  This position needs to have experience working in an environment that includes sourcing function, participating in and driving NPD process, and making critical decisions. The role will require to build relationships with cross functional teams, lead and drive change within the team with a sense of urgency for purpose of continuous improvement as well as timely support of NPD projects.

 

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 

• As owner of the NPD process for GSS organization, maintain the process and drive improvements.
• As the primary bridge to the NPD project team for GSS organization, provide inputs and guidance that would influence decisions in support of the sourcing strategy while meeting the project goals.
• Lead, manage, make critical decisions, and report on GSS assigned NPD project ensuring project is in support of related manufacturing requirements and strategies.
• Facilitate communications between GSS team members and project team to ensure timely completion of tasks in NPD project.
• Facilitate meeting with subject matter experts in order to ensure specific request topics are appropriately addressed, discussed, and sufficient information is gathered.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the NPD process and related tasks such as cost analysis and build relationship with the cross functional teams – GSS, HIM WS/LF, Finance, Cost Accounting, PMO, R&D, Technical Operations.
• Procure relevant documents or cost information from suppliers/GSS for accurate cost analyst of new or existing products. Engage and facilitate discussions for resolving any cost issues with internal customers.
• In line with corporate requirements, determine clear, comprehensive, logical presentation of rationale for decisions.  Write and edit project related information accordingly.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision making
• Ability to work autonomously and cross functionally to meet goals and achieve results
• Collaborate with various groups, including Finance, Cost Accounting, Tech Ops, PMO, R&D, Packaging Engineering, Quality to drive changes and improvements  
• Ability to employ structured methodologies at the same time creative in resolving challenges and issues
• Process oriented, Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Sense of urgency and ability to juggle multiple projects, achieves timely and desired results by effectively and efficiently prioritizing tasks and projects
• Project management experience and skills
• Team player
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills
• High ethical standards
• Excellent in Office Excel and standard Office tools
• Good working knowledge of Agile and Oracle system

 

Experience

• 6+ years’ relevant work experience in a regulated environment (such as food industry or other GMP or similar
• 3+ years of project management experience, sourcing, and cost analysis
• Experiences in a highly collaborative environment and works well with others, including internal and external stakeholders to deliver results and keeps others informed to avoid unnecessary surprises

 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

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Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.