Job Description:
- Support and execute end-to-end strategic sourcing activities as directed by the leads in accordance with the Procurement policy and deliver sourcing excellence throughout the process by analysing information, identifying requirements and opportunity, negotiating terms and conditions, and contracting products and/or services.
- Providing Exceptional Customer Services while delivery of both quantitative & qualitative value to the bottom line through cost savings and cost avoidance.
- Adherence to Client’s Procurement policy and processes, including collaboration with Legal (GCO), Risk Management and other internal support functions.
- Provide support to US, EMEA and APAC based procurement projects on any projects where needed.
- Support the build and management of a pipeline of Procurement projects in support of category strategy/plan & in collaboration with Procurement leaders and stakeholders.
- Manage and support Request for Proposals (RFPs) including commercial contractual negotiations, while partnering with stakeholders and shared functions such as GCO, Risk Management and Vendor management.
- Minimize contractual risks to client by identifying and working with relevant Procurement, other leads, and Global Counsel.
- Support the collection of knowledge of key suppliers and their position in the market, in addition to working through current market intelligence resources and partners to perform the latest research.
- Provide accurate reporting on deals and timely submission of savings forms as required.
Requirement:
- 8+ years of experience in Procurement in a collaborative, high-performance environment, and a minimum of 2+ years of experience with the Technology Sourcing/other>Procurement category.
- Experience of Technology Sourcing (Software/Hardware and IT services categories) will be highly preferred.
- Has strong data analysis capability, which will be used for category spending analysis.
- Be familiar with RFP process, has a good sense for tender document composition familiar with e-sourcing systems.
- Good communicator in English and other regional language.
- A strong team player,comfortable working collaboratively, virtually, and independently.
- Excellent communication and networking skills – able to effectively manage and influence stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities effectively.
