Title:  Sourcing Operations Support

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Building positive, long-term relationships with the client and the supplier’s stakeholders
• Supplier evaluation and bid analysis – provide input and recommendations
• Adhering to the client’s corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in the delivery of sourcing initiatives
• Supporting the Strategic Sourcers and the Sourcing organisation with tracking and recording the sourcing initiative and the contract in the sourcing and contracting tools
• Ensuring the functional KPIs, SLAs and other performance objectives are met
• Support and run RFx, eAuction – create and manage the event in the e-sourcing tool
• Identifying ways to improve the related business-as-usual processes – including the development of standard templates and operating procedures

Your profile:

• Proven successful track record in a similar role
• Good problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
• Excellent analytical skills and mindset
• Good understanding of Sourcing Operations processes and best practices
• Ready to interact with stakeholders from all organisational levels
• A delivery-focused sourcer and a team player who feels comfortable creating their own profile and credibility
• Previous experience in working with any of the Source to Contract tools: SAP, Ariba, Zycus, Ivalua, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint