As a Strategic Sourcing Buyer, you will be responsible for leading and managing strategic sourcing activities for indirect spend categories throughout the contract life cycle. Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders across the Fujifilm Group Companies, including cross-functional teams and senior management, to align sourcing initiatives with business requirements. Develop and sustain supplier relationships through regular contact and operational reviews with key suppliers and partners. Responsible for the timely and cost-effective acquisition of assigned goods and/or services valued at $100,000 and greater, in accordance with corporate policies/procedures, best practices and federal acquisition regulations. 

At FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, we’re redefining innovation across the industries we touch—from healthcare and photography to semiconductors and data storage. With roots in photosensitive materials and a legacy of groundbreaking technology, we now lead 23 diverse affiliate businesses across the Americas.

We’re looking for mission-driven talents eager to join us to help create, market, and support a vast portfolio of products. At Fujifilm you’ll have the opportunity to explore and grow your skills in new, exciting ways. Whether you’re shaping tomorrow’s tech or redefining today’s processes, we’ll provide a flexible work environment and dynamic culture where innovation thrives.

Our Americas HQ is nestled in Valhalla, New York, a charming town known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and easy access to the vibrancy of New York City.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify industry trends, opportunities, and potential risks/barriers that may impact sourcing decisions
• Management of stakeholder team creation, requirements gathering, RFx creation, supplier bid evaluation, building business cases for supplier selection, bid award communications, awarding bid selection(s) to align with stakeholder feedback/requirements
• Lead contract management, including drafting, negotiating, redlining and finalizing agreements with suppliers to ensure compliance and optimal terms
• Develop and facilitate implementation planning for supplier onboarding and offboarding
• Oversee supplier relationships including supplier performance management, leading cost reduction activities, alignment with company goals and resolving commercial issues
• Close interaction with stakeholders to align priorities support the business with relevant advice or action
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, optimize efficiency, and promote innovation within the sourcing function
• Collaborate daily with interdepartmental colleagues
• Actively sets, leads and drives project teams and timelines for all assigned sourcing initiatives   
• Leads other procurement improvement initiatives, such as implementing new software or applications across multiple group companies
• Serve as the main point of contact for issues and concerns from internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Regulate the adherence to company policies and procedures, ensuring that business practices are in alignment with corporate and legal requirements
• Utilize SAP, Excel and Ariba to create and monitor KPIs for the procurement department to measure effectiveness

Required Skills/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience.
• Strong analytical skills, market knowledge, and the ability to identify cross company synergies for collaboration efforts
• Expert negotiation skills, with a proven track record of achieving cost savings and value creation.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic supplier relationships, drive supplier performance, and manage supplier contracts effectively.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and technologies, such as SAP, Ariba, supplier management systems, and data analytics software.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and project management skills, with the ability to lead projects effectively to ensure requirements are met .
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and manage +30 projects annually.

Salary and Benefits: 

• $85,000 depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

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