Job Description
The Sourcing and Procurement Specialist - Senior will be responsible for sourcing and category management activities in assigned categories such as Contract Transportation – Road Linehaul. In collaboration with business partners, you will constantly liaise with key stakeholders to drive the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
We are seeking a fast-learning professional who is not shy of taking initiative and able to forge strong relationships with many business partners we serve. Our new colleague 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.
In addition to project managing international tenders, our team continuously scans our business environment to seize opportunities through Quality Driven Management (QDM) improvement initiatives, which help increase business performance, improve service to internal customers, or reduce costs.
Our team puts high emphasis on continuous personal development. Honing skills in QDM, Project Management, new sourcing technologies, or further deepening knowledge in fundamentals of road linehaul market shall not deter applicants from applying for this role. Knowledge and work experience in international logistics and supply chain management will be considered an important asset.
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 level to reduce cost to serve
* Analyze trends in and outside 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 relationship and proactively work with relevant stakeholders to identify and prioritize sourcing needs to support on development of annual strategies and plans to achieve category goals
* Understand business requirements across categories and define sourcing strategy to ensure delivery of services in line with expectations
* Lead sourcing (RFx) process, including e-sourcing events, from start to finish for complex international projects, which includes setting up bidding process, negotiating contracts and liaising with legal counterparts to drive contract to execution
* Support S&P Procurement Excellence projects and initiatives
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Relevant work experience in international Procurement, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management in international environment, preferably within multinational company, is preferred
* Ability to work independently, lead and report on strategic sourcing program in international environment
* Ability to analyze and interpret spend and cost data, research market trends and manage supporting contract development activities
* Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills
* Robust change management skills
* Ability to run multiple sourcing projects at same time
* Ability to work effectively in international team environment and in complex matrix organization
* Contract Management and strong negotiation skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Advanced level Microsoft office proficiency including expertise in MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel
* Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver own work, sometimes work on short deadlines
* Fluent English language skills (written and verbal). Fluency in another European language is a plus
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Knowledge of contractual terms & conditions for contracts
* Awareness of strategic supplier management
* User-friendliness with tools, systems, web-based platforms
* European nationality or Dutch work permit
* Ability to work in constructive and collaborative manner with international stakeholders and external third parties (suppliers)
Benefits
* Challenging role in international and dynamic working environment with solid development/career opportunities
* Possibility to work very independently with broad responsibilities
* Attractive compensation package
* Training to get started and on-the-job learning opportunities
* Extensive learning resources to further develop skills and knowledge