Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Execute tactical buying of low and mid value item within the given thresholds, including: conduct supplier identification from preferred suppliers list, negotiation and supplier selection; deliver sourcing results to contribute to saving targets while ensuring that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met; support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalogue coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execution of tactical buying process
- Analyze mid value tactical buys, facilitate high value tactical buy execution with the responsible category manager
- Conduct sourcing projects (negotiation, supplier selection) and support responding to suppliers in case of commercial or system related questions
- Conduct eSourcing events in Ariba
- For selected tactical buys, follow-up on technical evaluations with internal stakeholders to ensure timeliness of tendering process
- Execute negotiation, supplier selection and determine Purchase Order (PO) terms and conditions
- Based on country requirements, initiate order signature process and follow-up on distribution to supplier
- Close/ change/ modify POs related to tactical buys
- Support tail spend reduction and channeling spend through strategic suppliers / channels
- Regularly analyze tactical buy activities and provide quantitative and qualitative feedback to Category Managers on recurring tactical buys and opportunities for standardization and automation
- Based on Category Director and manager guidance, execute RfQs for potential catalogue items including contracting based on standard contract templates
- Support automated buying channel introductions by facilitating the interaction between supplier and Content Specialist
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: