Support PS in developing good procurement practices:
Analyze spend and identify strategic suppliers and categories.
Define with PS management team the priority categories, plan procurement activity and ensure partner sections teams availability.
Analyze current procurement practices, procedures and tools, propose and develop, based on existing materials, required improvement in order to reach best practices.
3. Lead tenders according to partner sections priorities
Define, in collaboration with the requesting departments and the other indirect buyers, the best procurement strategy
Guide the requesting departments in the needs analysis: volumes and technical specifications.
Guide the requesting departments in the sourcing of potential suppliers.
Launch the tender and lead the analysis of the offers
Lead the negotiations with suppliers.
Participate in selecting the most relevant supplier based on pre-established selection criteria.
Support the different departments in their relationship with their suppliers if needed (negotiation, dispute etc).
Job requirements
Education:
Bachelor level in Business Management or Supply Chain with Procurement specialization or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.
Experience:
5 years minimum procurement experience, preferred experience with indirect services
Proven experience in negotiating, contract review, supplier management principles
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent communication skills, assertiveness and negotiation skills
Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment
Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities at one time
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrate independent initiative
Drive for change, improvement and innovation
Proficiency in standard office tools including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
