Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
Typically 5+ years Experience with supplier management, contract negotiation, risk mitigation
Familiar with category industry, including emerging business models
Knowledge of Procurement systems, procedures, regulations, and industry standards
Experience providing project leadership and effectively running projects
High level of contract knowledge
Experience partnering with and influencing internal partners (HR, Marketing, IT, Legal, etc.) including ability to sell an idea and build consensus
PC skills (Excel, Word, database, statistical software) and the ability to efficiently create spreadsheets, pivot tables, other computer analysis, report writing