Senior Sourcing Specialist Americas

Responsible for overseeing capital projects ~$30M, and consolidating MRO suppliers Collaborate closely with Business Units, Operations & Engineering, Technology, and project managers to understand Capex project requirements, timeline and budget constrains Ensure the procurement process is followed Close collaboration with internal stakeholders to determine current and future sourcing needs to make sure purchase(s) are made based on Funds approval Negotiate and implement supply agreements to balance quality, service, risk and value. Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to advance company objectives, develop supplier capabilities, address gaps in supplier performance. Identify YoY savings opportunities for the categories particularly with identifying and executing “TCO” Identify cost-savings opportunities and implement strategies to optimize CAPEX spending while maintaining project quality and timeline Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, and adherence to project specifications Coordinate with legal to review and finalize contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations Skills and Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field 3 or more years' experience in procurement in an industrial company, preferable in a CAPEX focused role Fluent spoken and written English. Additional language skills a plus, particularly Spanish and/or Portuguese Proficient knowledge of the source-to-contract Procurement process Experienced in Procurement e-sourcing-tools. Proficiency in contract negotiation, vendor management, and communication skills Partnering with senior-level leaders and stakeholders in a matrix organization Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving capability Self-motivated, service-oriented “Can do – Will do” mindset and attitude Detail oriented with good organizational and time management skills Analytics mindset with the ability to identify cost saving opportunities and drive process improvement Ability to travel approx. 20%, including potential international travel     Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.     Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review. Recruitment Fraud Alert : We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com. 2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) We