Sourcing Professional Services (Procurement)

Tasks and Responsibilities:- Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal, client and supplier stakeholders - Managing the daily activities within the procurement process, serving as the primary interface with business owners and supplier representatives - Execute sourcing projects (i.e. spot buy, RFx, Single Source) using the client and the internal systems and complying with client’s policies & procedures. Supporting and run RFI, RFP, RFQ, eAuction; creating and managing events in e-sourcing tool - Sourcing of Indirect Procurement – Professional Services category globally - Drafting contracts based on the client’s standard terms and conditions - Negotiating contractual terms with vendors - Adhering to the client’s corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in the delivery of sourcing initiatives - Ensuring the functional KPIs, SLAs and other performance objectives are met - Proactively looking for optimization opportunities. Identify ways to improve related business-as-usual processes - Support analysis of proposals and producing recommendations - Negotiate deals to achieve optimal commercial, specification, compliance and contractual outcomes - Day-to-day operational process management and support of relevant operational and P2P processes to ensure accurate and timely ordering and receipt of goods and servicesRequirements:- University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management or equal (bachelor’s degree) - Experienced in Sourcing Operations and Procurement processes and best practice - Minimum (7+ years) of progressive experience in indirect procurement with preferred 1+ years in specific category of Professional Services in an international (corporate) environment - Experience in review, negotiation, and execution of contracts with vendors with strong negotiation skills. - Experienced in conducting tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ) - Specific know-how in Sourcing of Consulting, Personnel Services, Audit, Tax and other professional services is preferred. - Problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation - Good interpersonal, analytical, communication skills. A delivery-focused sourcer and a team player. Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure - Previous experience in working with any of the Source to Contract tools: SAP, Ariba, Ivalua, etc. (preferred) - Excellent English - written and verbal communication skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office

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