Category Buyer

**The Opportunity**:
An opportunity is available within the Global Sourcing Department for a Sourcing Specialist. Reporting to the Global Category Lead MRO you will will source and contract for all capital projects and the associated goods and services. This 2 year fixed term role will have the support from the Global Sourcing team.

**The Role**:

- Manage the sourcing and supplier selection process, including creating a sourcing project, researching and developing supplier shortlist, assembling and managing Request For Information (RFI) project team through RFX/RFI process.
- Plan, coordinate sourcing related activities (RFI/RFP, Auctions) in Ariba eSourcing
- Manage the sourcing and supplier selection process
- Track their assigned categories of spend to ensure saving targets are met
- Help improve contract negotiation and management, including drafting agreements according to standard or non-standard services together with contract team; review counter changes from counter party and approving or rejecting with input from Legal; and secure approval from appropriate signatories before validating and publishing
- Update, verifies and publishes contract content in the Contract Management Systems (CMS) and serves as a source of knowledge regarding company contracts policy, templates, and procedures
- Communicate project requirements to potential vendors, and coordinate with them regarding project follow-up, timelines, troubleshooting, communication of terms & agreements, standards and testing requirements
- Manage the long-term relationships with selected key strategic suppliers to form deep, mutually benefitting partner relationships and understanding
- Facilitate communication among suppliers to ensure relationships are delivering their ongoing and intended (optimal) value; supplier diversity

**Your skills and experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, supply management, or related field
- 3 plus years of supply management or Sourcing experience, with demonstrated leadership
- R&D capital souring experience.
- Experience in capital and maintenance Sourcing
- Purchasing Management Certification (ISM)
- Demonstrated experience negotiating complex supply agreements

**Our Benefits**:
CSL Seqirus is committed to attracting and retaining world-class employees who are valued for their contributions to achieving business objectives. Learn more about some of the benefits you can participate in when you join CSL Seqirus.

**About CSL Seqirus**:
CSL Seqirus is part of CSL Limited (ASX: CSL). As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. In Australia, CSL Seqirus is also a leading provider of speciality pharmaceuticals and other essential vaccines. Learn more about CSL Seqirus.

**We want CSL Seqirus to reflect the world around us**:
As a global organisation with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity and inclusion. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at CSL Seqirus.

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