Job Overview
The Sourcing and Procurement Specialist – Senior will have responsibility for sourcing and category management activities in assigned categories, such as Contract Transportation – Road Linehaul.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform category management, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract performance, and risk management.
* Lead the execution of sourcing strategies for identified categories at international and/or regional levels to reduce costs.
* Analyze trends within and outside the company with robust screening of supply markets and continuous market intelligence for identifying innovative opportunities.
* Perform procurement reporting and data analysis to propose and execute cost/service improvement opportunities.
* Manage relationships and proactively work with relevant stakeholders to identify and prioritize sourcing needs to support annual strategies and plans to achieve category goals.
* Understand business requirements across categories and define sourcing strategies to ensure delivery of services in line with expectations.
* Lead sourcing (RFx) processes from start to finish for complex international projects, including setting up bidding processes, negotiating contracts, and liaising with legal counterparts to drive contract execution.
* Support S&P Procurement Excellence projects and initiatives.
Requirements
We seek a fast-learning professional who is not shy of taking initiative and able to forge strong relationships with multiple business partners. Our new colleague must be able to set category strategy, identify and analyze cost-saving opportunities, align complex business requirements, execute multi-country tenders through e-sourcing platforms, and drive execution of supplier award decisions.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
* Knowledge and work experience in international logistics and supply chain management are considered essential assets.
* Ability to perform procurement reporting and data analysis to propose and execute cost/service improvement opportunities.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
We offer a challenging role in an international and dynamic working environment with solid development/career opportunities, possibility to work independently with broad responsibilities, attractive compensation package, training to get started, on-the-job learning opportunities, extensive learning resources to develop skills and knowledge, and more.