Procurement Manager
We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager to join our team. As a key member of our procurement function, you will be responsible for executing strategic buying processes, analyzing high-value tactical buys, and conducting sourcing projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Execution of strategic buying process for IT Software
* Analyze high value tactical buys, facilitate high value tactical buy execution with the responsible category manager
* Conduct sourcing projects (negotiation, supplier selection) and support responding to suppliers in case of commercial or system related questions
* Conduct eSourcing events in Ariba
* For selected tactical buys, follow-up on technical evaluations with internal stakeholders to ensure timeliness of tendering process
* Execute negotiation, supplier selection and determine Purchase Order (PO) terms and conditions
* Based on country requirements, initiate order signature process and follow-up on distribution to supplier
* Support tail spend reduction and channeling spend through strategic suppliers / channels
* Regularly analyze tactical buy activities and provide quantitative and qualitative feedback to Category Managers on recurring tactical buys and opportunities for standardization and automation
* Based on Category Director and manager guidance, execute RfQs for potential catalogue items including contracting based on standard contract templates
* Support automated buying channel introductions by facilitating the interaction between supplier and Content Specialist
* Maintain and update internal databases related to tactical buying activities.
* Assist with vendor onboarding and management processes.
* Manage and maintain procurement-related files and documentation.
* Perform quality checks on awarded contracts and purchase requests managed by the Business, to ensure accurate data and alignment with negotiated terms and Procurement policy.
* Consistently provide hands-on coaching, training, motivation and guidance to his/her team
* Proactively drive productive relationships with global business partners, users and stakeholders
* Supervise operations and delivering of SLA's and KPI's
Requirements:
* Advanced knowledge of sourcing execution strategies, approaches and methods, as well as contract management and procure to pay processes
* Experience in IT software categories
* Leadership, initiative and results orientation
* Good ability to analyze specifications and influence demand
* Good knowledge of category strategy development, compliance management and analytics
* Knowledge of supplier management and project management
* Ability to analyze problems and conclude decisions
* Great communication skills and the capability to independently interact with different stakeholders
* Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management
* Proficiency in MS Office
* Fluent in English, spoken and written
Education and Experience:
* A bachelor's or master's degree preferably in business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education
* At least 5+ years general business experience, preferably in Procurement area (low to mid-level spend) in a middle sized or large organization; basic experience within supplier selection, negotiation and contracting area is obligatory. Experience in purchase orders administration only is not fully sufficient