key responsibilities
- Execute end-to-end strategic sourcing activities in accordance with the Client Procurement policy and provide excellence throughout the process analyzing information, delivering sourcing strategies, identifying requirements and opportunities, negotiating terms and conditions, and contracting products and/or services;
- Work with Technology related stakeholders and business leaders to continuously identify opportunities for the organization within the category;
- Be an advocate of the Procurement policy and relevant processes to facilitate more efficient and effective methods of getting value for money;
- Adherence to and incorporate Client Procurement policy and processes, including collaboration with Acquisition team, Legal (GCO), Risk Management, IT, other Procurement categories as appropriate;
- Coordinate, gather, develop, and share subject matter expertise through the various channels;
- Drive an inclusive and sustainable sourcing mindset to build a better working world;
- Complete procurement diagnostic of supplier spend in nominated Client country/countries. Including tail spend, and identifying better ways to facilitate sourcing activities;
- Produce recommendations/options (while identifying associated benefits e.g. commercial, product/service value, risk mitigation and insights) for an efficient long-term procurement support model, capturing procurement and supplier spend management activities;
- Provides structured management and accurate progress reporting during regular meetings;
- Minimize contractual risks to Client and manage supplier relationships according to Client's Procurement and Independence policies;
- Act as a trusted business advisor to Client stakeholders, aligning procurement projects with the business pipeline and providing Exceptional Customer Services while delivering both brand and quantitative value to the bottom line through cost savings and cost avoidance.
Skills and attributes for success
To qualify for the role you must have:
- A minimum of 6+ years of experience in Procurement in a collaborative, high-performance environment and a minimum of 4+ years of experience in the Technology Hardware and Software / Software as a Service category;
- Must have work experience evaluating vendors, the marketplace and negotiating contracts
- Significant sourcing expertise throughout the end-to-end Procurement life cycle;
- Strong communication skills; written, verbal and presentation;
- Strong business acumen in order to drive results and ability to link business needs to sourcing strategies;
- Innovative/forward thinker with ability to manage, operate, lead in an ambiguous environment
- Assertive in sharing ideas, clear and concise, and seek to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholder audiences;
- Strong process improvement and project management skills, including the ability to complete multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment;
- High levels of EQ and cultural awareness to build relationships, align efforts, and effectively influence;
- A desire to be part of a high-performance, transformational environment that is fast-paced and collaborative;
- Effective decision-making skills that increase the speed and efficiency of processes;
- Tenacious problem-solver with a focus on building mutually beneficial relationships;
- Managing and reporting sourcing projects with experience in some e-RFx/Auction tool, and execution of online Rfx and e-Auctions;
- Strong analytical skills converting data into decision-quality information and using it strategically to drive successful outcomes;
- Curiosity that allows you to constantly learn and challenge the status quo;
- Respect for others and a desire to work as a team with stakeholders and the Procurement team.
What education we look for:
- Business degree or equivalent;
- CPSM (US), CIPS (UK) or similar Procurement certification.
Other requirements:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in business English;
- Experience working in a global organization is preferred.
