Job Overview
As a seasoned procurement professional, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our sourcing strategies.
The ideal candidate will possess expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management. They will collaborate with business partners to drive the development and implementation of sourcing initiatives.
We seek a proactive and fast-learning individual who can take initiative and forge strong relationships with multiple stakeholders. The successful candidate should 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.
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 the cost to serve
* Analyze trends in 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
Requirements:
• Relevant work experience in international procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management in an international environment, preferably within a multinational company
• Ability to work independently, lead, and report on a strategic sourcing program in an international environment
• Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills
• Robust change management skills
• Ability to run multiple sourcing projects simultaneously
• Contract Management and strong negotiation skills
What We Offer:
A challenging and rewarding career opportunity in a dynamic organization.