Sr Specialist Global Sourcing and Contracting
- Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
- Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.
JOB PURPOSE
The role of the Senior Specialist Global Sourcing & Contracting is critical in driving strategic sourcing initiatives and collaborating with the category team to facilitate operational and transactional activities. This includes actively participating in the creation and management of RFx processes, engaging with suppliers, evaluating RFx responses, and handling other sourcing-related tasks within the SAP Ariba platform.
The Senior Specialist Global Sourcing & Contractingplays a pivotal role in supporting both major and minor category procurement efforts, working alongside Procurement Category Leads on a global scale. By closely aligning with these stakeholders, the incumbent gains insight into the larger supply strategies and assists in their successful implementation.
This strategic collaboration ensures that sourcing activities are effectively managed, enabling the organization to maximize value, optimize costs, and enhance supplier relationships.
The incumbent is expected to establish and maintain strong, positive business relationships cross-divisionally and cross-regionally, be an effective problem solver, and demonstrate strong aptitude for leadership. They should also demonstrate strategic thinking, a global mindset, strong business judgement and effective communication. Critical thinking and challenging the status quo are important success factors in this role.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Understands characteristics of the current sourcing strategy and actively identifies opportunities for improvement of business stakeholder experience.
· Demonstrates both tactical as strategic thinking and creative problem solving in response to position Procurement organization as a tool for supporting the business.
· Manages execution of the projects (RFx) with value up to $20 million.
· Responsible for E2E compliance contract management process with 3rd parties, including drafting, negotiations, contract compliance and execution.
· Responsible for to complete internal and external 3rd party risk assessments, prior to contracting and to maintain accurate records of risk assessment findings and risk mitigation strategies proposed.
· Required to communicate outcomes of risk assessments and informing business stakeholders about proposed mitigation strategies.
· Collaborates with peers from other S&C Hubs to ensure knowledge sharing, such that all teams are able to operate effectively and independently on a day-to-day basis. (this part is optional for planner function)
· Assures development and maintenance of relevant process knowledge articles, category cards and training materials.
· Identifies opportunities and defines requirements for system enhancements, partner with process excellence, Ariba and IT organization to test and deliver them, and ensure successful deployment through change management and communication processes.
· Resolves issues and effectively handles escalations within current process to ensure business stakeholder and category team satisfaction.
· Defines and monitors metrics to evaluate process health and effectiveness and provides ongoing service control and sustainability.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE
To be successful in this role, you will have:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Managementor related field
- Minimum of 3 years Sourcing and Contracting experience in procurement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Apps (Excel, Word, PowerPoint at a minimum).
- Enhanced knowledge of SAP Ariba system.
- Enhanced knowledge of compliant sourcing and contracting processes.
- Strong organizational skills to coordinate and manage multiple projects in parallel.
- Ability to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertainty.
- Strong customer service mind-set.
- Global and continuous improvement mindset.
- Problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes.
- Willingness to challenge current thinking/processes.
- Solid experience identifying and leading change initiatives, strategic thinking.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
What we look for…
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us — and start making your impact today.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
