Our client is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to provide end-to-end category management, strategic sourcing, and procurement of diverse indirect service categories on a global scale. This team is looking for specific experience with procurement of labor and resources.
Duties:
Contingent Labor Category management, and other category support upon request
Global collaboration with internal partners in North America, EMEA, and APAC to develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies
Analyze industry and vendor data and make recommendations to partners about key insights, trade-offs, and risks
Collect requirements from internal partners and lead competitive bidding processes
Negotiate commercial arrangements and contracts with vendors
Present negotiation strategies and opportunities to internal partners and management
Assist with forecasting and planning processes, demand management, and developing contracts that scale future enterprise needs
Provide thought-leadership around improvements of global policies, operations, programs and processes
Drive vendor quality and performance improvement initiatives and harness vendor innovation ideas
Serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor other employees
Carry out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impacts
Desired Skills/Experience:
College degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance is preferred but all majors will be considered
3+ years' experience with Procurement or Strategic Sourcing
Experience working with large Technology Global Systems Integrators
Strong contracting background with an understanding of industry standards, critical components, and preferable/advantageous language
Solid time management skills and prioritization skills
Analytical, project management and problem-solving skills are required
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
Strong history of working with high-level leadership
Presentation and executive communication skills, including ability to influence others
Demonstrated experience driving procurement processes and leading practices through strategic sourcing negotiation, and stakeholder management
Technical skills and systems knowledge, such as Microsoft Office Suite