- Execute sourcing activities (RFQ/RFP/RFI) under guidance, ensuring timely supplier response and compliance.
- Support category managers and sourcing leads with data analysis, supplier evaluations, and contract preparations.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and communicate sourcing timelines.
- Assist in supplier negotiations and ensure pricing, delivery, and quality align with expectations.
- Maintain procurement documentation including quotes, contracts, and supplier communication records.
- Track sourcing KPIs and savings metrics and prepare reports for leadership review.
- Use procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, SAP) to manage transactions and workflows.
- Support audits and ensure adherence to internal sourcing policies and compliance requirements.
- Manage the complete sourcing process from business requirement intake through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and PO issuance.
- Lead sourcing initiatives across Marketing, Corporate Services, and IT (hardware/software/services).
- Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, provide sourcing guidance, and drive alignment.
- Conduct 3-bid-and-buy processes, RFx, e-auctions, and other competitive sourcing events as required.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and value-adds to deliver optimal outcomes.
- Review, draft, and finalize contracts in collaboration with legal and risk teams. Ensure contracts meet compliance, quality, and business requirements.
- Analyze spend, identify saving opportunities, and implement sourcing strategies that mitigate risk and maximize value.
- Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Stay updated on market trends and supplier landscape for assigned categories.
Required Education
Preferred Education
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Working knowledge of a global procurement strategy within a large corporation.
- Background in one or more of the following indirect categories: Professional services, Facilities, MRO, Marketing, Engineering, Information Technology, Software, Sales, Human Resources.
- Analytical skills, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
- Communication skills, able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.
- Collaboration and teaming techniques.
- Ability to perform in a matrix organization.
- Time management, ability to prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
- Knowledge of Business Organization and Processes, Work instructions.
- Business Control Requirements.
- Customer satisfaction skills / client-facing skills.
- Ability to complete staff-work to a high standard.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
- Experience in managing global sourcing initiatives.
- Exposure to procurement ERP, CLM, and Technology Insights.
- Knowledge of procurement analytics or category strategy development.
- Certification in procurement/supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
- Experience working in global sourcing environments and matrix organizations.
- Client-facing experience across APAC, EU, and North America regions.
