Procurement Specialist for Facility Services and Utilities

hace 6 días


Sant Cugat, Barcelona, España Kennametal, Inc. A tiempo completo

About This Opportunity

Kennametal Inc. is a leading industrial technology company that delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Global Sourcing team, focusing on Facility Services and Utilities expenses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Facility Services and Utilities expenses, leveraging market insights and supplier relationships.
  • Manage key metrics and outcomes, including total cost reduction, strategic sourcing strategies, and delivery performance.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to build and develop strong, mutually beneficial partnerships, driving cost optimization and value creation.
  • Source and onboard new suppliers, responsible for supplier selection, segmentation, and performance management.
  • Perform market analysis to maintain a deep understanding of the assigned commodity, identifying new players, technologies, and market trends.
  • Develop and leverage market data, creating price and service models to inform procurement strategies and drive timely decision-making.
  • Manage cross-functional projects, lead price and contract negotiations, and continuously seek opportunities to optimize procurement costs.
  • Monitor and drive improvement actions for overall QDC performance, ensuring compliance with company objectives.
  • Partner with the Global Sourcing Functional Excellence Team to ensure best practices and tools are deployed across the region, supporting sourcing projects and initiatives.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of relevant working experience in strategic procurement and/or category management, with a proven track record in Facility Services and Utilities expenses.
  • Excellent English and German communication skills, with other languages being an asset.
  • SAP or other ERP system usage experience.
  • Bachelor and/or master degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
  • Motivated by leading negotiations, goal-oriented, and proactive, with strong communication skills.
  • Business Acumen, driven by entrepreneurship, with the ability to set priorities and establish strategic direction.
  • Business Performance Measurement, with the ability to understand internal business processes, external market segments, and establish strategic direction.
  • Customer Relationship Management, with the ability to understand internal customer groups, key users, and characteristics, driving customer requirements and creating effective strategies.
  • Data Management, skilled in analytics, with the ability to maintain key data, leverage raw data, and prioritize information for decision-making.
  • Project Management, with the ability to design, plan, and manage projects to deliver value-added solutions within defined time and cost parameters.
  • Financial Analysis, with the ability to create cost savings scenario summaries, track purchase price performance, and differentiate between cost movement due to commodity markets versus supply chain improvement.

What We Offer

  • Lunch Ticket COBEE.
  • ADESLAS – Additional health insurance.
  • Office located in Sant Cugat del Valles, with a hybrid work model.


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