Key skills
SAPStakeholder ManagementNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Execute category best practices for the transport & logistics procurement sub-category including: Co-definition and deployment of sourcing strategy for the transport & logistics procurement sub-category
- Realization of stakeholder management to maximize total cost of ownership savings and Procurement’s value contribution
- Deliver committed annual Procurement savings targets
- Analyze the sub-category and define category profile, incl. risk assessment, supplier base assessment and Supplier Relationship Management strategy
- Support building sub-category specific strategic plan in alignment with relevant stakeholders
- Execute defined sourcing initiatives as per the 7 steps strategic sourcing methodology
- Deliver internal and external analysis (industry/market and supplier intelligence)
- Collaborate and align with global/ market/ country procurement teams as applicable
- Act as an escalation point for project related issues and drive resolution in line with global Procurement policies
- Achieve “buy-in” from key stakeholders in the market for procurement initiatives
- Act as Point of Contact for the business to assure business requirements are met
Requirements
- A master’s degree with emphasis on the areas of transport & logistics, supply chain, business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ professional experience in a similar functional domain or other related positions, with knowledge of category at hand (Transportation and Logistics);
- Experience with supplier selection, negotiation and contracting
- Intermediate knowledge in sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts, business partnering and category management (7 steps strategic sourcing, fact-based negotiations, etc.)
- Good background on transport & logistics processes and supply chain management, specifically on sub-category level
- Strong ability to analyze data, specifications and influence demand
- Proficiency in MS Office and preferably SAP MM/ SRM & Ariba
- Fluent in English, spoken and written.
Benefits
- We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities.
- We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.