Procurement Sourcing Specialist (IT Category)

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Background in Procurement (3-5 years) and demonstrated understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing (including tender processes and RFP analysis, vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, trends, and performance metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize procurement processes.
Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers while maintaining positive relationships.
Understanding of contract language and service level agreements for software products is an advantage
Market Research Skills: Ability to conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers, assess market trends, and gather relevant data for decision-making.
Independent, pragmatic and proactive work attitude;
Knowledge / Experience in supporting global programs across multiple vendors;
Excellent and timely verbal and written communication skills required as well as demonstrated ability to present to Senior Management;
Comfort in ambiguity – able to adapt style and approach in a diverse and international environment in order to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders from a variety of different geographies and cultures
Resilience – ability to deal with setbacks and an understanding that the department is early in its journey and so being able to cope with requests that might not always arrive with optimal timing.
Familiarity with Procurement ERP systems and the roles they play in day-to-day operations internally and with suppliers.
Bachelor’s Degree
Advanced English knowledge

Support the business and internal relationships for vendor and commercial management across our client vendors in scope, capturing the project requirements and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned
In conjunction with business stakeholders – evaluate providers for fit with our client requirements
Execution of the Procurement Sourcing activities in Tactical spend, working with stakeholders to prioritize, execute and drive value for our client and its brands.
Coordinate administrative procurement activities, including but not limited to ensuring compliance with contracts, negotiating commercials and SLAs/KPIs, contracting drafting and sign off in close alignment with Business Stakeholders, Group Legal, IT Security and Compliance, contract registration in our Contract Lifecycle Management tools
Manage the cost savings process and align it with the budget owner and Finance
Managing suppliers’ performance, third party risks, business controls, reviews and renewals
Contributing towards the Team’s KPIs

The Procurement Sourcing Specialist – IT Category is responsible for driving proper sourcing activities across all subcategories, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder satisfaction and meeting other SLAs as determined. The role holder will be responsible for the execution of the Procurement Sourcing activities in Tactical spend scope, working with stakeholders to prioritize, execute and drive value for our client and its brands.
The Procurement Sourcing Specialist will report into and work alongside the relevant category Procurement Sourcing Team Lead, and they will be responsible for internal stakeholder management, supporting contractual and commercial negotiations with third-party vendors in scope.