Your role and responsibilities
- Lead complex sourcing deals, including multi-stage bids, commercial and legal negotiations, contract implementation
- Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned with the company's business objectives
- Conduct thorough market analysis to identify and evaluate potential suppliers and negotiate favorable contracts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify procurement opportunities and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Develop and maintain a robust supplier qualification and performance management system.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and local regulations.
- Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in the development and implementation of procurement systems and tools.
Required education
Associate's Degree/College Diploma
Required technical and professional expertise
- Bachelor's and/or graduate degree in supply chain management, business administration, law, finance or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in sourcing, in HR, Marketing Communications, Contingent Labor / Management Services, Facilities or Travel categories
- Experience working in multiple regions and managing procurement in different countries and through remote teams
- Ability to support sourcing activities across geographies, with flexibility of working hours
- Multi-company/sector experiences
- Strong understanding of procurement principles, processes, and best practices
- Demonstrated skills in utilizing data to analyze cost modeling scenarios and make sourcing recommendations
- Proven negotiation and contract drafting, analysis and management skills.
- Proficiency in Ariba Sourcing.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, understanding of cost levers
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
- Ability to build and leverage strong relationships and networks both within and outside the organization
- Fluency in English. One additional major European language is a plus.
