Premises commodity experience essential
7 years + Premises Strategic sourcing/category management C. Knowledge & Skills  Technical  Managerial
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills – able to construct/execute multiple complex analyses simultaneously
Good planning/project management skills – able to develop comprehensive workable issue sets in complex situations
Strong cost and contract negotiating skills and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach
Quick study – able to gain a fact based understanding of current supplier base, supplier economics and major trends in relevant markets
Able to understand and review an Business requirements document, Statement Of Work and contracts
Superior communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
Essential D. Behavioral Competencies  Thinking Related  Self-Related  Quality Focused
Passion for reducing costs – exhibits high energy and the enthusiasm to establish a new approach to sourcing
Distinctive leadership – willing to make tough/unpopular decisions, but well respected by internal and external business leaders
Comfortable with conflict – willingness to challenge “conventional” thinking
Self-starter and independent worker – able to juggle priorities
Able to work in a dual reporting matrix environment and aggressively take the lead on implementation of savings opportunities that affect numerous lines of business
Essential