Purpose and Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Execute tactical buying of low:value items within the given thresholds, including:
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Conducting supplier identification from preferred suppliers list, negotiation, and supplier selection
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Deliver sourcing results to contribute to team’s targets while ensuring that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met
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Support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalog coverage.
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Analyze business requests and assess the need to implement supplier rostering.
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Manage vendor creation in alignment with internal processes and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
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Execution of tactical buying process within a defined lower threshold
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Conduct e:Sourcing events in Ariba Sourcing
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Initiate order signature process and follow:up on distribution to supplier
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Approve/modify/Reject POs related to Tactical Buying
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Based on Category Director and manager guidance, execute RfQs, for potential catalog items including contracting based on standard contract templates
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Support automated buying channel introductions by facilitating the interaction between suppliers and Content Specialists
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Ensure compliance throughout the entire process
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to read, write and communicate in English
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Knowledge of sourcing strategies, approaches, and methods
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Knowledge of contract management, compliance management, and analytics
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Good ability to analyze specifications and influence demand
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Communication skills and the capability to independently interact with different stakeholders
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Action:oriented and solution:minded team player with a high degree of self:management
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Pro:active mindset in terms of identifying opportunities to drive automation
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Curious and growth mindset; keen to learn and approach subjects outside of comfort zone, look beyond the obvious
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Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar is a plus
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Experience with SAP Ariba Sourcing is an advantage
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
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A bachelor’s or master’s degree with an emphasis on the areas of business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education
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General business experience, preferably in the Procurement area (low to mid:level spend) in a middle:sized or large organization
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Basic experience within supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting area is obligatory.
Salary: Competitive
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