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Define funnel measures and execution plan\nMaximize supply base agility and competition through the Supply Market Making and Alternative Sourcing program\nDevelop a strong funnel of alternative sourcing projects to optimize the supply base and increase shiftability\nDefine convincing business cases to ensure full commitment by all relevant business stakeholders\nLead the execution of the sourcing projects funnel by applying Advanced Negotiation Concepts at scale\nRelentlessly drive and monitor impact from category-related Supplier Account Management\nReview and approve supplier-related targets and funnel measures proposed by Supplier Account Managers\nDefine and drive elevated Key Supplier objectives on demanding targets and support critical supplier meetings\nInitiate and plan cost mastering and the supplier development project funnel Manage master purchase agreements including amendments (e.g. logistics, quality, sustainability)\nMonitor and relentlessly drive the execution of category-related funnel measures to achieve the defined targets\nSkills/Experience:\n> 10 years’ experience in Strategic Procurement\nSeveral years’ experience in global sourcing in European, Asian and North American markets\nSeveral years’ successful in global Project and Program Management and in leading interdisciplinary cross-functional team\nGlobal sourcing experience and advanced intercultural sensitivity and teamwork\nAdvanced Negotiation skills and solid understanding about game theoretical awarding events and e-auctions\nAdvanced analytical and conceptual skills combined with the ability to drive results and use the relevant IT tools (e.g. PowerBI)\nAdvanced knowledge about Source-2-Contract processes and Supplier Contract Management\nCommodity market expertise\nTotal Cost of Ownership business case calculation incl. make vs. buy\nClean-sheet/should costing methodology\nGSM processes & governance\nSupply base risk management\nProject management\nProficient skills in Business English\nUnderstanding and implementing our Core Values and the Hillenbrand Operating Model (HOM)\nEducation:\nMinimum: Bachelor degree in a relevant technical discipline, Business or Supply Chain; Preferred: Master degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent\nDesired: Separate expert level certifications in Lean/Six Sigma, Design to Cost and Project Management methodologies\nWho we are:\nCoperion (www.coperion.com) is a global industry and technology leader in process technology serving a variety of end markets, including plastics, plastics recycling, food, pet food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical, battery, and mineral industries. Every day, our teams of experts create individual, high-quality process technologies and systems optimized for the best end products, highest efficiency, and sustainability. Coperion is a business unit of Hillenbrand.\nHillenbrand (www.hillenbrand.com) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.\nEEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at  . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. 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