A. Overall Purpose Of The Job

Responsible for development and implementation of sourcing initiatives. Manage the incoming RFQs / RFPs to provide the required information in a timely, competitive, and qualitative manor. Develop and implement new sourcing and purchasing strategies for the region.

B. Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for MedSupply International (APAC) from stakeholder needs analysis to supplier management.
• This role will have a particular focus on, but not limited to, medical products, e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Medical Consumables/Devices and Medical Equipment.
• Help introduce and manage alternative sourcing methodologies for MedSupply International (APAC)
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies.
• Responsible for timely and accurate RFQ process.
• Manage daily purchasing activities, working closely with the procurement team.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• This role requires partnership and collaboration with other business units, Quality Assurance, Operations Finance, Pricing, Product Marketing and Sales functions across a varied cross-matrix organization to win new business or retain existing business.
• Propose and implement new ways of conducting business more effectively.
• Other Duties as assigned

C. Job Profile

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Solid understanding of strategic sourcing business practices with strong negotiation skills.
• Knowhow of how healthcare tender business runs.
• Experience in working closely with Global Healthcare organizations with be beneficial.
• Technical knowledge of medical product, eg, Medical Consumables and Equipment
• Knowhow of how RFP to RFQ events are organized, managed and concluded;
• Knowledge of inventory processes, BOM set up and MRP logic.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Ability to successfully manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Previous experience in managing personnel.

Required Competencies:

• Working with People: Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; Adapts to the team and builds team spirit; Recognises and rewards the contribution of others; Listens, consults others and communicates proactively; Supports and cares for others; Develops and openly communicates self-insight.
• Innovation: Proactive, generates creative solutions, uses different approaches to resolve issues, generates ideas for improvement, takes productive action without being asked.
• Pressure Tolerance: Maintains performance under pressure, manages stress, identifies ways to reduce work stress, uses appropriate coping mechanisms.
• Communication: Actively listens, checks understanding, uses language and tone appropriate for the audience, expresses ideas clearly and logically, builds rapport, and manages the emotions of self and others.
• Solution Oriented: Effectively sets and achieves realistic goals, can monitor own progress and assess quality, develops and follows action plans, seeks feedback and modifies accordingly.
• Planning & Organisation: Plans and prepares for future events, able to formulate clear and structured plans, effectively prioritises tasks and bandwidth, establishes milestones and sets realistic expectations of themselves.
• Adaptability / Flexibility: Successful performance in changing environments, positive attitude to change, willing to use new techniques, modifies behaviour successfully in response to change.
• Be able to walk the extra mile to make the vision of organization a big success.
• Excellent numeric, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong IT skills and experience with MS Office suite, SharePoint and any other Sourcing/ERP/Procurement environment.
• Ability to work in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural environment where consensus is the norm.

Required Work Experience:

• Successful track record of strategic sourcing to support business growth and product development, preferably in a global or regional environment with minimum 2+ years.
• Ideally, background in medical equipment, device or pharmaceutical sectors; past exposure to contract negotiation and drafting to support global Sourcing agenda.
• Experience in strategic sourcing including driving successful implementation of strategies as well as provide tactical level support.
• Work exposure in international environment: successful track record in working across cultures

OVERVIEW:

Sportradar are looking to bring in a seasoned leader with proven experience in building, developing, and scaling high performance sales teams in APAC, ideally within the sports betting and/or iGaming industry. As a region primed for huge growth, there is a particular focus on bringing sales leadership and excellence to the team. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Vice President, Head of Global Account Management based in London and work closely with the Executive Vice President, APAC on realising the company’s commercial strategy.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Formulate and communicate ambitious sales plans for the region and lead your sales team through clarity of direction, focused actions, and team effort.

• Be at the forefront of all revenue generation activities and work with the team to deliver exceptional account management and servicing.

• Identify the appropriate client segmentation so your team is spending their time on servicing our biggest clients and growing high-value accounts.

• Create a performance-driven culture by setting the right metrics that align with the company’s growth targets and business objectives.

• Work with the team to cultivate a consistent pipeline of new leads and prospects to develop, and stay on top of the numbers to ensure that corrective actions are put in place to change course when things are not working.

• Take responsibility for accurate forecasting and provide senior management with regular high-level sales updates for business planning and financial reporting.

• Collaborate and work closely with different departments within the organisation, including Marketing, Product, Content and Finance.

• Continuously develop the team’s knowledge of our products and services, and stay abreast of the latest market and industry developments, especially changes to licensing and regulations.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You have a proven track record of managing and developing a sales team in Asia within the sports betting and/or iGaming industry.

• A role model, showcasing both excellence and accountability; this starts with taking ultimate responsibility of your team’s performance and actions.

• You are revenue-driven but recognise that the client’s needs come first, and will work with internal stakeholders to ensure that client satisfaction is a top priority.

• You are always thinking ahead, anticipating risks and finding opportunities in crises. You thrive on ambiguity and are not afraid to challenge the status quo with novel ideas to complex problems.

• You show a genuine interest in coaching and developing every member of your team, and proactively help them eliminate roadblocks and guide them in achieving their targets.

• You will develop deep relationships with key clients in the region, becoming a trusted advisor whilst helping shape our product roadmap by sharing market insights and client feedback with management.

• You are an excellent, influential communicator, able to adapt your communication style to different audiences and persuade others with convincing arguments and facts.

OUR OFFER:

• Highly competitive compensation package, including equity and target-based bonuses.

• The opportunity to drive our regional sales strategy to meet the company’s aggressive growth objectives.

• Be one of the leaders in our mission to deliver an unrivalled betting and media solution encompassing platform, trading, odds and data.

• Flexible working environment, with plenty of opportunities to travel.

Innovation matters. With best-in-class research and predictive analytical tools, NIQ BASES, the worldwide leader in analyzing and consulting on new products, remains at the core of our client's new product ideas, product messaging that inspires action, fresh packaging designs, and optimal product launch strategies. At NIQ, you will work with industry-leading marketers and see your work come to life. Have you ever wanted to modernize the brand and bottle design for an iconic beer company? How about discovering the next big energy drink? At NIQ, you can. Be curious. Be collaborative. Be forward-thinking. Join the Innovation team and work with our clients as a consultant, a problem solver, and the voice of NIQ BASES to our clients.

Learn more about BASES at: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/landing-page/bases-innovation-renovation-and-brand-success/

Responsibilities

Work with a team of analysts to ensure prompt delivery of service to responsible clients to achieve the set financial objectives and other operational performance indicators.

• Assist the senior member in identifying a new business opportunity in the industry
• Constructs and implements the analytical plan
• Consult with clients regarding research designs and general study concerns
• Supervises direct reports by answering questions, providing constructive and consistent feedback, and conducting performance appraisals promptly
• Develop study design, and questionnaires, and discuss analytical plans with the modeling team
• Run market simulations, analyze study data, and provide report conclusions and recommendations, with minimal supervision
• Prepares and presents study results to clients
• Prepares client proposals and study designs and estimates costs of projects, with supervision
• Monitors changes in job costs and communicates cost changes to client, as needed

Client servicing

• Undertake sales activities in conjunction with the commercial team in terms of preparation and delivery of proposals and credentials
• Work with the Customer Success team on analysis to drive client satisfaction by providing insights and actionable recommendations during presentations or business reviews
• Ensure the services provided to clients are timely and precise according to client business needs and specifications while meeting the company's quality standards
• Identify and recommend enhanced and new services that answer clients' business needs
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with the identified key persons within the client organization

A little bit about you

Curiosity drives your interest in what moves the market. You find potential in percentages. Managing time and deadlines comes naturally to you. You’re known for your impeccable organization. Connecting with clients matters to you, and that motivates you to sift through data for a new angle. You can identify the narratives behind numbers, and you’re always looking for what’s next.

The successful incumbent will represent the first line of defence and be a key stakeholder in driving the AML/KYC function within the region. The scope of work will be completed in accordance with IQ-EQ’s internal AML/CFT framework, as well as international and domestic AML/CFT regulations and guidelines, across a wide spectrum of service offerings, both internal and external. This role will cover both fund administration and corporate segments.

Tasks

• Managing the AML/KYC team in Singapore.
• Act as subject matter expert and main point of contact to clients and internal departments, providing support and guidance on all AML/KYC matters where required.
• Perform client and fund investor due diligence for new & existing accounts in accordance with MAS and CIMA AML/CFT rules, along with internal policies and procedures to identify and mitigate any risks for the clients and IQ-EQ.
• Manage end to end process including kick off projects and coordination with clients, and all other relevant stakeholders within the IQ-EQ teams.
• Review and conduct source of wealth & funds corroboration of clients and investors in line with regulatory requirements.
• Familiar with AML/KYC requirements for individuals and different types of entities e.g., Companies, Limited Partnerships, Financial Institutions, VCCs, Trusts etc.
• Well-versed in Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk cases including PEPs, Adverse Media, Sanctions, and other independent recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Provide support to the business during preparation of escalation processes to the Asia Leadership Team and/or Group Risk & Compliance.
• Assisting in contributing to the updating and documenting of processes and procedures in all aspects of the AML/KYC cycle.
• Lead any system development projects and ensure all team members are updating the necessary registers and databases in a timely and accurate manner.
• Preparation of Key Risk Indicators and other management reports.
• Assist with client and internal ad-hoc requirements from time to time which include but are not limited to process walkthroughs, internal audit, AML questionnaires and/or regulatory inspections.
• Leading training of new and existing joiners, and other colleagues covering areas such as remediation projects, latest regulations, change in operational processes and refreshers as and when required.
• Implementing and driving efficiency within the team, supervising tasks performed by team members.
• Contribute ideas and participate in transformation and change initiatives to drive continuous improvement to further enhance key deliverables.

Other

• Support the department as required within the confines of role.
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties or special projects as required by the firm.

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