Deliver value-add sourcing services to clients in a structured, professional and consistent manner
Collaborate with Head of Sourcing, Sourcing Operations and Tactical Buying and Team Leads to ensure optimal use of Sourcing, Sourcing Operations and Tactical Buying capabilities
Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal, client and supplier stakeholders
Organize and manage market tenders
Evaluate suppliers proposals and perform bid analysis – provide input and recommendations for supplier selection
Negotiate deals to achieve optimal commercial, specification, compliance and contractual outcomes
Draft and negotiate contracts with vendors based on standard terms and conditions
Identify opportunities to drive improvements and contribute to their implementation
Adhere to the client’s corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in the delivery of sourcing initiatives according to the client requirements
Ensure the functional KPIs, SLAs and other performance objectives are met including savings targets
Ensure accuracy of data and compliance with the given sourcing requirements (based on client methodology and requirements)
Perform spend analysis to proactively identify savings opportunities
Support and run RFx, eAuction – create and manage event in e-sourcing tool
Ensure proactive and timely engagement with clients
Ensure proactivity for additional support/extra activities/projects
Support coaching and development of more junior colleagues
Seen as a role model by colleagues in Chain IQ and clients
Act as category champion for the managed category
Requirements
Proven successful track record in a similar role in Procurement or Sourcing
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
Focused to deliver savings and to constantly find cost reduction opportunities for the clients
Excellent analytical skills and mindset
Good problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation
Good understanding of sourcing processes and best practices
Ready to interact with stakeholders from all organizational levels
Previous experience in working with any Source to Contract tools