Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Execute tactical buying of low-value items within the given thresholds, including conducting supplier identification from preferred suppliers list, negotiation, and supplier selection; deliver sourcing results to contribute to saving targets while ensuring that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met; Support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalog coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
* Execution of tactical buying process within a defined lower threshold
* Conduct e-Sourcing events in Ariba Sourcing
* Initiate order signature process and follow-up on distribution to supplier
* Approve/modify/Reject POs related to Tactical Buying
* Based on Category Director and manager guidance, execute RfQs, for potential catalog items including contracting based on standard contract templates
* Support automated buying channel introductions by facilitating the interaction between suppliers and Content Specialists
* Ensure compliance throughout the entire process
Key Relationships:
* GBS NTP
* NTP Management
* Market NTP Teams in EMEA/LAM/NAM
* Procurement Excellence
* Category Managers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to read, write and communicate in English and German
2. Knowledge of sourcing strategies, approaches, and methods
3. Knowledge of contract management, compliance management, and analytics
* Good ability to analyze specifications and influence demand
* Communication skills and the capability to independently interact with different stakeholders
* Action-oriented and solution-minded team player with a high degree of self-management
* Pro-active mindset in terms of identifying opportunities to drive automation
* Curious and growth mindset; keen to learn and approach subjects outside of comfort zone, look beyond the obvious
* Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar is a plus
* Experience with SAP Ariba Sourcing is an advantage
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
* A bachelor's or master's degree with an emphasis on the areas of business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education
* General business experience, preferably in the 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.