The Senior Analyst Procurement Non-Trade is responsible for implementing effective supplier qualification policies, managing supplier scoring systems, and leading procurement processes to ensure the company maintains high standards of quality and compliance. This role involves coordinating with Internal Control, overseeing supplier-related activities, and contributing to strategic cost reduction
Responsibilities:
Implement and enforce recurring supplier qualification policies in coordination with Internal Control
Maintain and update the database of active and qualified suppliers for the company
Define and manage a quantitative and qualitative scoring system to assess suppliers, based on minimum acceptable standards per supplier category and criticality.
Approve the deactivation, creation, or modification of supplier records in the system.
Execute control audits on changes in supplier information and qualifications, in partnership with Internal Control
Apply tender methodology for new purchases of goods or services, including new goods/services/suppliers.
Define tender requirements: technical specifications, minimum acceptable terms and conditions, SLAs, process schedules, and both quantitative and qualitative scoring criteria
Present tender results to the corporate purchasing committee and the requesting department
Lead negotiations for each active process, including business and contractual terms and conditions.
Conduct periodic audits with Internal Control to ensure compliance with agreed contractual terms and conditions.
Support the organization in complying with procurement standards during certification exams (e.g., BASC, Flor Ecuador, Rainforest) for all entities.
Assist in internal audits and control exercises related to the application of procurement standards, policies, and procedures.
Manage the reduction of administrative expenses (non-trade / non-payroll), based on budget objectives.
Collaborate with Internal Control and HR to promote Standard Policies and Procedures (SPPs) for non-trade procurement and supplier qualification within the organization.
Coordinate with Legal partners regarding contractual terms to be established with suppliers