Regional Sourcing Specialist

**Bradken** is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a 3000-strong workforce, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us positioned firmly as global leaders in the wear solutions market for the resources sector.

As a **Regional Sourcing Specialist**, you will work in collaboration with both the Category Manager and key regional stakeholders by developing, leading, and executing the local, regional, and national componentry sourcing plan.

You will be responsible for providing expert advice and preparing country market analysis including a deep understanding of competitive dynamics, discontinuities, and rich insights into external environmental and
political and legal threats and/or opportunities impacting market conditions.

As a key member of the Supply Chain team, you will manage all regional procurement and sourcing activities for Global Components by seeking out suitable strategic and ethical vendors as well as negotiate, execute, and implement commercial agreements.

**Key Technical Criteria**:

- Postgraduate qualification in International Commerce, Business, or related discipline desired
- CIPSA or similar qualification
- 5-10 Years’ experience in a global strategic sourcing, category management or procurement role in a Multinational Enterprise (MNE)
- Experience in a heavy engineering / manufacturing environment
- Experience developing fact-based business cases
- Advanced influencing, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to build effective business relationships and to influence stakeholders
- Able to lead moderate to complex negotiations
- ERP Microsoft excel, P2P, B2B, word ppt, SaaS programs i.e. Jaggaer
- Bilingual Spanish and English - both written and spoken (required)

**Why join our team at Bradken?** We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time. We offer competitive pay and Total Reward packages. We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.

**Benefits**:

- Successful applicants will be eligible for a **sign-on bonus of up to $1,000** once you commence work with us*.
- Relocation Assistance provided to assist your move to Bradken*
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken
- Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities
- We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.
- Subject to meeting company policy and criteria.
- 100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead._

**Prior to commencing employment you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.**
- Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs._

**WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES