Typical Accountabilities

• Accountable for sourcing activities within a key area of spend which is typically high level spending
• Sources materials and/or services and lead the preparation of and solicit competitive bids, quotations and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions.  Leads development of evaluation approach and assessments
• Leads negotiation on agreements for the supply of both standard and complex products and services with new and existing suppliers/ Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Conducts commercial reviews of complex procurement requisitions and Statements of Work
• Maintains supplier relationships and resolves complex supplier issues including escalated cases(KPI evaluation)
• Managing contract management: Accountable for ongoing management of contracts as agreed with the Engagement Owner & monitoring contracting.
• Conducts commercial reviews of complex procurement requisitions and Statements of Work
• Advises on development of sourcing approaches based on Global Category Strategy and oversees the introduction of new and modified products and services with appropriate departments
• Maintains a cost reduction, cost avoidance, cost containment program and reports it via the value database
• Analyse external spending  to seek of cost saving opportunity  
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Managing the Claim process of suppliers in order to return the receivables effectively and improving the quality
• Managing purchasing module of ERP system with correct data and closely working with related internal parties to update data requested eg.  
• Managing 3rd party risk Management: manage a number of risks associated with Third party activities.
• Reviewing current purchasing procedures and making recommendations and implementing changes for work improvements.
•  Training and supervising the work of other members of the team procurement policy and delegates to aid development

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

•    Degree or equivalent professional qualification

•               Relevant work experience, including experience within Procurement

•               Oral and written fluency in Business English

•               Ability to use a range of influencing techniques (Ariba, SAP, isave etc)

•               Proved ability to manage multiple projects/tasks effectively

•               Demonstrated success working in a team environment

•               Strong analytical and financial skills

•               People management experience (as applicable)

Desirable

• Professional Procurement qualification
• Acknowledge of 3rd party risk Management
• Proven experience of change management