Assistant Manager Indirect Procurement

Job description

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 team’s targets while ensuring that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met
• Support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalog coverage.

Analyze business requests and assess the need to implement supplier rostering. Manage vendor creation in alignment with internal processes and compliance requirements.

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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, approaches, and methods
• 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.