• Lead a team of around 10 members of staff (purchasers and assistants) and ensure that the department's tasks are carried out from both a technical and an organisational perspective
• Determine and update the Procurement department's strategy and ensure that it is properly disseminated throughout the organisation
• Work with internal customers to break down this departmental strategy into strategies for individual categories and determine appropriate areas for improvement/monitoring indicators
• Foster relations with internal customers through SPOC meetings and various internal business meetings throughout the year
• Lead, supervise and motivate the team, adopting a dialogue-based approach
• See to the smooth running of the team and the development of staff
• Ensure an optimal division of procurement tasks among team members as well as a consistent approach for the various purchasing categories, with a view to delivering all the requested contracts
• Make also choices relating to the outsourcing of certain purchasing categories
• Responsible for monitoring performance indicators and ensuring that these are communicated regularly to internal customers and company management
• Suggest improvements to optimise the efficiency and running of the department (through automation or digitalisation)
• Maintain active knowledge of the market for various (non-)technical purchasing categories
• Foster and develop relations with strategic and potential suppliers
• Suggest updates to the company's procurement policy, as well as methods and tools
• Devise and implement efficient procurement processes with a view to reducing request processing times
• Make sure that work methods evolve in line with the legal framework
• Keep abreast of digital media requirements throughout the organisation to effectively handle the procurement process

Skills: Team Leadership, Procurement Strategy, Supplier Relations, Process Optimization, Performance Monitoring, Staff Development, Contract Management, Digital Procurement

• Manages a team consisting of Procurement professionals and Component Engineers focused on processes that enable security of supply and improve supplier quality while achieving cost savings, working capital metrics and supporting the growth objectives of CSO
• Develops and manages processes that allow for efficiency and accuracy improvement associated with RFQ, selection, qualification and ongoing performance management of suppliers 
• Support CSO including contracts, development/IP agreements, and supplier relationship management
• Maintaining alignment and synergy with the Tektronix products organization and Fortive Corporation sourcing strategies
• Manage the supply base to achieve operational and procurement metrics such as savings (PPV, VAVE), delivery (OTD and Past due), quality (PPM), lead-time and payment terms
• Facilitate early engagement and collaboration with CSO engineering to understand technical needs, contribute to roadmap creation, on-board new business awards and enable alignment of requirements with supplier capabilities
• Use lean tools to drive business results with a continuous improvement mindset
• Manage a team that includes commodity buyers, component engineers and supplier quality engineers in the definition and execution of their various duties
• Manage and report performance associated with customer flow-down requirements with a specific focus on Govt/DOD Subcontracting Plans

Skills: Team Management, Supplier Quality, Cost Reduction, Contract Management, Supplier Selection, Performance Monitoring, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and Implement Commodity Strategies to minimise risk to and support Ethical sourcing
• Understand markets, current and emerging, effectively informing and influencing business stakeholders
• Seek opportunities to support growth strategy beyond the objectives set
• Develop, contract and maintain effective partnerships that minimise risk and cost
• In-depth understanding of legislation, regulations, best practices and trends affecting Procurement and use CI to improve total acquisition cost in the area of responsibility
• Business contact and specialist for Commodity areas
• Prepare Business cases and recommendations for the area of specialism
• Ensure that all processes and procedures are followed in accordance with the Business Management System
• Ensure that all legislation relevant to Procurement is adhered to
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms
• Develop key measures for commodities and ensure that all KPIs are monitored and followed up on regularly
• Cover Procurement colleague absence including the Head of Procurement

Skills: Commodity Strategy, Ethical Sourcing, Market Analysis, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Partnership, Cost Improvement, Regulatory Compliance

• Provide expert category analysis and recommendations across all areas, mainly in the delivery of materials to provide cost savings and reduce lead times
• Assemble and report on data relating to supplier performance, identifying improvement initiatives for the category
• Assisting and analysing suppliers' costs and invoice validation
• Facilitate measurement/calculations and maintain KPI measures for relevant vendors
• Ensure the successful delivery of goods across the organisation and on time to meet business needs
• Cross-collaborate with several different teams to ensure that the organisation's agenda is on time
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and new suppliers to ensure the materials are best quality to meet customers' expectations
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure on-time, on-spec deliveries and follow up on shortages and missed deliveries

Skills: Category Analysis, Supplier Performance, Cost Analysis, KPI Management, On-time Delivery, Cross Collaboration, Supplier Relationship, Quality Assurance

• Supplier development for plant production materials in the factory
• Implement supplier audit, performance management and strategic relationship management
• Support the material design and selection of R&D projects, and carry out sample procurement
• Inquiry of new materials, implement an annual cost reduction plan
• Collect and analyze the supply market information of the responsible category
• Coordinate the resource allocation of the categories in charge, and continuously reduce supply risks and procurement costs
• Lead the local procurement of the product category

Skills: Supplier Development, Performance Management, Strategic Sourcing, Material Procurement, Cost Reduction, Market Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Resource Coordination

• Manage the approval of RFAs and purchase orders for materials, services, and equipment
• Manage the process of wet and dry hire-related activities, including sourcing and pricing
• Provide procurement assistance and direction to estimating, tender and project teams
• Collaborate with business personnel and projects to ensure supplier expectations are being met
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with suppliers to source and negotiate the most cost-effective rates and service and to resolve any issues
• Ensure suppliers and subcontractors meet and exceed expectations regarding safety, environment, quality, price and delivery requirements
• Understand and provide direction regarding BMDs' procurement policies, procedures, DOAs and internal control standards
• Directly manage logistics coordinators and local procurement/fleet workshops/sites/yards/stores

Skills: Purchase Management, Supplier Negotiation, Tender Support, Project Collaboration, Supplier Relations, Quality Compliance, Policy Implementation, Logistics Management

• Support them with the development of a wider organisational procurement strategy, strategic sourcing and policy/process development
• Responsible for managing 2 members of staff, consisting of a Procurement Specialist and an Assistant Procurement Specialist
• Lead the operational team management of tender strategy development/implementation, contract and supplier management activity including individually assigned procurement portfolio (typically high-value, high-risk activity)
• Responsible for ensuring compliance for all operational procurement activity including personal portfolio with current procurement legislation and internal governance
• Develop highly effective internal and external working relationships, driving early stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement 
• Ensure the organisational operational procurement needs are effectively planned for and achieved
• Genuine consideration of flexible working options such as compressed hours and a mixture of office, virtual, home and remote working

Skills: Procurement Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Policy Development, Team Leadership, Tender Management, Compliance Oversight, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Improvement

• Liaising with suppliers, requesting and ensuring quotes are competitive
• Negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best price is secured
• Placing orders and agreeing on delivery timescales
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers
• Sourcing new international suppliers
• Working closely with the finance team to ensure timely payment of invoices
• Dealing with invoice discrepancies and overcoming any issues that may arise
• Liaise with all staff on projects

Skills: Supplier Negotiation, Order Management, Delivery Coordination, Supplier Relationship, International Sourcing, Invoice Management, Issue Resolution, Project Collaboration

• Advising and recommending on the appropriate commercial strategy to ensure that services are appropriately sourced
• Minimising business risk through appropriate contractual terms, specifications and service level metrics
• Ensuring all savings opportunities are exploited to full effect by negotiating commercial, legal and operational requirements
• Ensuring maximum value and cost down impact on Kin's bottom line profit
• Developing strong and effective internal relationships to ensure that business requirements are reflected within contractual documentation and in a way that reduces/mitigates Kin’s exposure to risk
• Maintaining effective supplier relationships to ensure that they consistently meet business expectations

Skills: Commercial Strategy, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Optimization, Internal Collaboration, Supplier Relationship, Value Improvement, Performance Monitoring

• Establishing and implementing the procurement strategy and coordinating with the various stakeholders (BU)
• Analyzing market trends and maintaining expert knowledge in the relevant categories
• Managing suppliers' relationships globally
• Identifying procurement opportunities for improvement in the respective categories
• Identifying innovative procurement solutions that generate cost savings, cost reduction and process efficiencies for the organization
• Lead and perform sourcing and contracting activities, including suppliers' evaluation, and bid management
• Work closely with NICE BU's to fully understand the business needs in general and the expectations from Procurement
• Provide a professional level of service and support for the internal customers
• Lead RFP’s processes and preparation, thorough execution, including data gathering and analysis to fulfill the selection processes (CBA) and to identify cost reduction opportunities and financial goals achievements
• Manage the P2P process
• Meeting Procurement processes and policies

Skills: Procurement Strategy, Market Analysis, Global Sourcing, Supplier Management, Cost Reduction, Contract Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Process Improvement

• Ensure all purchasing action is carried out to a high standard
• Create new suppliers, oversee/assess existing suppliers
• Identify and implement new opportunities to ensure levels of supply are high, whilst finding solutions to save time and money for the business
• Update and maintain existing orders, back orders, document control, forecasts, negotiations, liaise with stakeholders, efficiency, cost saving, pricing and delivery, scheduling and analyzing
• Designing procurement strategy for the Dutch market for goods not for resale (e.g., hub equipment, rider gear, bikes)
• Creating and running tenders
• Managing the procurement analyst(s) who are responsible for outstanding orders and assisting in creating tenders
• Keep the overview of all suppliers and keep track when renegotiating contracts

Skills: Purchasing Management, Supplier Evaluation, Cost Optimization, Order Management, Procurement Strategy, Tender Management, Contract Renegotiation, Team Supervision

• Lead procurement initiatives and build positive working relationships with senior stakeholders, developing appropriate engagement processes to successfully influence procurement investment, budget and planning cycles
• Drive a commercial mindset in TU and in all associated procurement activities
• Ensure that the procurement function is front and centre of all supplier commercial negotiations
• Anticipate the changing needs of the business and ensure that the supply chain is fit for purpose
• Develop category strategies including areas such as Claims and IT and Data, which incorporate the business need
• Appropriate suppliers and market dynamics that provide strategic options for unlocking value and driving efficiencies
• Ensure Procurement Processes are well understood, communicated and actively implemented in the business
• Actively report and track all procurement savings initiatives, making sure finance and the business can see and approve the savings identified
• Manage the workload of the direct reports as well as providing coaching and development

Skills: Stakeholder Management, Commercial Strategy, Supplier Negotiation, Supply Chain Optimization, Category Development, Process Implementation, Savings Tracking, Team Leadership

• Provide support to various projects to meet procurement needs
• Issue RFPs and procure services and products on a local and global scale
• Review and approve procurement requests, ensuring they meet compliance regulations
• Work on a range of projects, providing purchasing and procurement guidance
• Work cross-functionally across various teams and departments
• Respond to procurement requests that are coming in from offices around the world

Skills: Project Support, Global Sourcing, Compliance Review, Procurement Guidance, Cross-functional Collaboration, Request Management, Service Procurement, Product Purchasing

• Ensures adequate inventory of materials, products and supplies to meet the goals of the company and customers
• Monitors stock levels and identifies purchasing needs
• Maintains strong working relationships with existing vendors and researches potential new vendors
• Proposes improvements to the current purchasing system that improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business
• Tracks orders and ensures timely delivery
• Evaluates offers from vendors and negotiates better prices
• Reviews purchasing agreements with vendors and maintains open lines of communication with those vendors
• Develops an active process for measuring supply inventory and determining purchasing needs based on quarterly and annual numbers
• Tracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Compares product deliveries with issued purchase orders and contacts vendors when there are discrepancies
• Takes the lead in creating profitable ways to manage obsolete and slow-moving stock to help offset losses

Skills: Inventory Management, Stock Monitoring, Vendor Relations, Cost Reduction, Order Tracking, Price Negotiation, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement

• Collaborate with NPI and Research stakeholders to provide transparency throughout the supplier onboarding process
• Working in tandem with NPI and Research to provide tactical procurement undertakings and support appropriate contracting with external suppliers, liaising with Dyson’s legal team
• Liaising with external suppliers to resolve issues during onboarding and to resolve contractual negotiations
• Coordinate with upstream project management colleagues to review planned spend and plan activity to ensure effective coverage from the procurement side
• Identify and drive improvements within Dyson’s early supplier engagement processes, working with procurement engineering colleagues
• Integrate with cross-functional activities designed to develop processes and mitigate risks relating to sample and prototyping purchases across a broad range of commodities
• Optimise and sustain a high-performing metrics and programme management system to optimise the delivery of PE output into Dyson’s programmes
• Procurement PR approver, implementing governance and ensuring adherence to policy, advising requestors of any edits or additional requirements to be satisfied to achieve approval 
• Developing strong working relationships to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Manage procurement activity in an efficient and organised manner

Skills: Supplier Onboarding, Contract Management, Issue Resolution, Project Coordination, Process Improvement, Risk Mitigation, Policy Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement

• Supporting Council staff (at all levels) throughout the procurement process, including RFQs, RFTs, EOI's, ATM, etc.
• Developing user guides/manuals or videos for training purposes and ensuring procurement compliance
• Develop and implement a best practice procurement strategy for the Council
• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures and processes, ensuring strict compliance with legislative and Council-specific requirements
• Identifying, mitigating and managing potential and real procurement risks
• Strengthen and build organisation's culture and capability by providing probity, advice, guidance and training on the Council’s tender processes, procurement policies, procedures, processes and systems
• Managing the procurement software platforms such as Vendorpanel and Tenderlink
• Develop, implement and manage procurement registers such as a Council contract management register
• Identify procurement contracts, panels and agencies that streamline Council’s procurement activities and support streamlined procurement business processes
• Provide accurate, timely, professional advice to the Director, with respect to matters likely to affect the delivery of the procurement department’s services and functions

Skills: Procurement Strategy, Policy Development, Compliance Management, Risk Mitigation, Training Delivery, Software Management, Contract Register, Process Improvement

• Preparing and leading strategic supplier negotiations with local and overseas suppliers
• Procurement management (mainly responsible for system use and daily operation requirements and concerns)
• Thorough analysis of spending and partnership with business functions, and development of an overall sourcing strategy that supports the goals of the company
• Lead and execute individual sourcing projects including sourcing strategy development, running the bidding/quotation process, award recommendations, review and negotiation, purchase order issuance and contract execution in coordination with the legal team
• Build and maintain a supplier list
• Manage supplier contracts and relationships
• Identify and resolve supplier performance issues
• Research market trends and benchmark pricing to make appropriate buying recommendations
• Guide internal customers through the procurement process and support them in using procurement system

Skills: Supplier Negotiation, Procurement Management, Spend Analysis, Sourcing Strategy, Contract Execution, Supplier Relationship, Performance Management, Market Research

• Sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing the highest quality products at the best prices
• Working closely with existing suppliers and engaging with prospective suppliers
• Overseeing supplier KPI’s and Contracts
• Liaising between suppliers, Manufacturers and internal teams
• Streamlining supply chains and developing cost-saving strategies
• Working alongside internal teams to identify future trends and demand, ensuring suppliers are aware of future business objectives
• Keeping up to date with market trends, forecasting and time-efficient technology

Skills: Product Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Management, Supplier Coordination, Supply Chain Optimization, Cost Saving, Demand Forecasting, Market Analysis

• Conducting detailed analysis of category spend and volume information and providing support in the strategic and operational procurement
• Handle and conduct the key core procurement plan and processes to deliver business objectives and commercial gain
• Research and evaluation of options for supply
• Evaluation and selection of suppliers, conducting tenders and supplier negotiations
• Providing clear and objective recommendations supported by analysis
• Drafting and executing robust commercial contracts
• Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with partners at all levels, within the categories you're aligned to and more broadly across the organisation
• Encourage stakeholders to actively contribute to the purchasing process, fully understanding their roles and responsibilities and inputting
• Develop expertise in the allocated category area, understanding market forces, cost drivers and what motivates suppliers to drive the ongoing cost effectiveness of the supply of these products and services

Skills: Category Analysis, Procurement Planning, Supplier Evaluation, Tender Management, Contract Drafting, Supplier Negotiation, Stakeholder Collaboration, Market Expertise

• Lead from the procurement team to drive indirect strategies aligned to APAC/Global
• Lead from the procurement team to manage all sourcing and procurement activities, applying best practices to these initiatives to achieve year-on-year savings by leveraging “spend”, focusing on compliance and efficiency
• Coordinate the indirect team within the region to drive sourcing and saving initiatives
• Effectively drive standard pricing with the creation and management of the indirect material master database
• Demonstrates strong skills to drive procurement strategies to achieve best-in-class delivery, quality, cost, and compliance in the country to align with business outcomes
• Drives procurement process on suppliers’ framework (identification, research, evaluation, selection, management) and management of supplier database including strategic suppliers
• Manages daily procurement transactions that involve the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, including new supplier approval, vendor master maintenance, PO execution, delivery of goods and services and three-way matching of invoice/PO/delivery note
• Works across functional teams and manages expectations effectively, in pursuit of sustainable best-in-class strategic sourcing practices aligned to global direction
• Upholds internal and external policies, regulations, and laws
• Implements continuous improvement and cost reduction culture, leveraging best practices across regions
• Support other initiatives (local/regional level) that were driven by the APAC Procurement and Transformation Team 

Skills: Procurement Strategy, Sourcing Management, Cost Reduction, Compliance Management, Supplier Evaluation, Process Improvement, Team Coordination, Strategic Sourcing

• Successfully led elements of the Transformed IT category to deliver a ‘best in class’ procurement and supply chain offering to Three
• Act in a partnering style to promote Procurement to the wider business, acting as a conduit to work being funnelled through Procurement, minimising leakage allowing control
• Manage a virtual cross-functional team through a procurement strategy to deliver challenging programme outcomes
• Influence peers and the line manager to consider alternative ways of working 
• Shape sustainable and competitive sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations across the business through understanding of key cost drivers, industry trends and current/future best practices, ensuring long-term pricing mechanisms and 3rd party relationship management
• Lead supplier performance, contract compliance, and governance and process changes, providing regular financial, service and quality forecasts to business leaders at both a regional level and sector level
• Lead cross-functional teams across the PepsiCo business to improve the overall visibility of procurement productivity pipelines and to deliver year-on-year efficiencies
• Work closely with global teams and COE project teams to coordinate knowledge sharing and enable effective alignment and execution of commercial agreements

Skills: Procurement Leadership, Stakeholder Partnership, Cross-functional Management, Sustainable Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Compliance, Process Governance, Performance Forecasting

• Develop and lead the Procurement and contracting Service in delivering a sustainable, focused and dynamic service
• Provide advice and expertise in all aspects of contracting and procurement activity to stakeholders
• Manage all contracts/subcontracts and related documents spanning across the entire Trust
• Reviewing contracting and compliance management systems and processes
• Setting up new processes and ensuring systems and processes are optimised across the Trust
• Being a focal point for the negotiation of new contracts and the renegotiation of existing contracts for the provision of healthcare services

Skills: Procurement Leadership, Contract Management, Stakeholder Advisory, Compliance Review, Process Optimization, System Implementation, Contract Negotiation, Service Delivery

• Ensure continuity of existing suppliers' relationships
• Managing the transfer of contracts from the existing company to the new division
• Lead the migration of Travel and Expense activities to the new division
• Support the definition of the new division, Global Travel and Expense policies
• Organize the management of expense accounts for the 1'000 employees working on sites
• Define purchasing strategies for travel (hotels and airlines), car rental, fleet and others
• Manage the fleet migration from the existing company to the new division
• Support the creation of a new division, Global Fleet policy

Skills: Supplier Relationship, Contract Transfer, Process Migration, Policy Development, Expense Management, Travel Procurement, Fleet Management, Strategy Implementation

• Understand Demand for all categories, work with the buying team and Suppliers to secure the same
• Buy to specifications required to operate the plant, analyse and challenge the needs of the business
• Participate in the specification process, using Design to cost and Redesign to cost approaches
• Complete spend and cost data analysis to drive potential cost reduction opportunities
• Analyse trends in the supplier panel, phase-in and phase-out of products and any substitute products on the market
• Submit requests for information (RFI) to suppliers that present the potential to accommodate the needs of the business
• Create requests for proposal (RFP) and send them to short-listed suppliers that expressed both interest and the capability of meeting the business requirements
• Communicate with the supplier to ensure all necessary terms are included in the contract draft (price, quality, payment and delivery, etc.)
• Define and review the clauses in the contract (based on TPRM framework and templates)
• Plan and implement corrective actions and escalate matters that prevent progress promptly / Conduct yearly feedback
• Assess third-party risks (at RFP and on an ongoing basis) and execute risk remediation actions defined with the Procurement Efficiency Manager

Skills: Demand Analysis, Specification Management, Cost Analysis, Supplier Evaluation, RFP Management, Contract Drafting, Risk Assessment, Corrective Actions

• Provides purchasing planning and inventory control by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends
• Responsible for the purchasing of raw ingredients and supplies for 3 plants
• Negotiate the purchase price of ingredients, supplies and services
• Work with plant managers to ensure product availability for production
• Maintains up-to-date supplier and raw material documentation for primary and secondary suppliers
• Develop rapport with new contacts and establish working relationships
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered
• Resolves shipments in error with suppliers
• Verify purchase price and approve ingredient/supply invoicing

Skills: Purchasing Planning, Inventory Control, Price Negotiation, Supplier Management, Documentation Maintenance, Relationship Building, Order Verification, Issue Resolution

• Lead the business requirements of purchasing projects and build a partnership with suppliers 
• Implement cost savings objectives
• Validate product availability and cost on the front end of a project and set expectations and relieve the added pressure of sourcing hard-to-find components at a higher cost
• Identify potential suppliers capable of meeting requirements for assigned categories and manage RFI/RFQ/RFP processes
• Translate business requirements into clear procurement specifications and expectations through effective collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Execute all areas of supplier management including market research and negotiations, to drive down the total cost of ownership and deliver value to the business
• Understand SOW requirements and drive procurement timelines, meeting the applicable deadlines
• Partner with legal to negotiate commercial and legal terms with suppliers
• Lead the business review process and monitor supplier improvement plans
• Act as the first escalation level for supplier crisis management related to assigned projects
• Contribute to establishing policies, procedures, and controls to ensure effective procurement implementation

Skills: Supplier Partnership, Cost Savings, Procurement Planning, Supplier Identification, Specification Development, Supplier Negotiation, Crisis Management, Policy Implementation

• Partnering with the category teams and category leaders in developing and implementing strategies to drive significant value from the supplier base
• Conducting in-depth research on existing and emerging trends
• Identifying new technology/solutions
• Screening potential new suppliers and performing complex analytical studies
• Managing relationships with key suppliers, developing negotiation strategies and conducting negotiations
• Leading process improvement projects in critical areas in support of driving greater value for Johnson and Johnson operating companies
• Providing internal consulting services to adjacent functional areas such as marketing, R&D, operations, logistics, legal and corporate services

Skills: Category Strategy, Market Research, Supplier Screening, Relationship Management, Negotiation Strategy, Process Improvement, Value Creation, Cross-functional Collaboration

• Identify and support site-level and category management initiatives for cost savings, contract opportunities, supplier quality and risk mitigation of single-sourced materials
• Participates and supports new product and program launches to influence sourcing decisions and source materials as needed to meet project timelines
• Performs routine deep spend analysis to understand indirect spend variance and find cost reduction opportunities through collaborations with Category Management
• Participates in or may lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce cost and improve quality for internal and external customers
• Develop key supplier relationships to serve the local site’s needs
• Supports the local Capital Expenditure projects in close collaboration with local teams and Global Procurement for supplier selection, negotiation and contract implementation
• Support Global Procurement's strategic imperatives
• Negotiates pricing and contracts, ensures compliance with contracts
• Approves requisitions for approved suppliers to obtain materials and services required to support product launches, dual sourcing efforts and cost savings initiatives
• Provides support to determine root cause for poor vendor performance and late deliveries
• Complies with and follows all procedures within the company's Security, EHS and Global Trade policies

Skills: Cost Reduction, Contract Management, Supplier Quality, Risk Mitigation, Spend Analysis, Cross-functional Collaboration, Supplier Development, Compliance Management

• Lead procurement and sourcing to align with business needs and global policies
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiation of terms
• Manage local and global stakeholders to ensure efficient processes for purchase requisitions, goods receipting and supplier relationships
• Manage purchasing and inventory databases
• Provide training to all new employees and provide support
• Lead goods inbound/outbound and shipping activities, including receipting, import permits, duties and document register
• Manage office supplies and services
• Prepare an annual Budget
• Coordinate and manage logistics of employee meetings, internal and external
• Track and report key functional metrics to drive efficiencies

Skills: Procurement Management, Supplier Negotiation, Stakeholder Coordination, Inventory Management, Employee Training, Logistics Management, Budget Preparation, Performance Reporting

• Source-to-Pay management of related Capex and Revex Goods and Services
• Managing a large Vendor base
• Work on cost optimization, process simplification and controller ship
• Drive ownership, customer satisfaction and control
• Ensure compliance with Amazon Spend and Transaction Policy
• Conduct all business with the highest ethical and professional standards

Skills: Source-to-Pay Management, Vendor Management, Cost Optimization, Process Simplification, Customer Satisfaction, Compliance Management, Ethical Standards, Operational Control

• Experience in either Contract Management or Contract Placement (Sourcing)
• Proven commercial or procurement experience
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Strong people and management skills
• Ability to quickly pick up new tasks and use own initiative
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience in a supervisory capacity as Procurement Manager or a similar position
• Good computer skills, especially in Excel and Word
• Knowledge of procurement software tools
• Able to speak English and another local language fluently

Qualifications: BA in Public Administration with 5 years of Experience

• Working experience in Procurement (Negotiation/Supplier Management/cost analysis) in a global organization for indirect suppliers, with strong reach to the indirect supplier database
• Experience in APAC countries
• Experience in working with ERP, purchasing tools and process and contract T&C
• Strong Excel skills and clear-thinking process to work on savings calculations to submit for finance acceptance
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and go into details
• Experience in working in a matrix organization and a change environment
• Self-motivated and open-minded with a passion to challenge the status quo and drive for continuous improvement
• Must have a collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
• Must have APICS Certification
• Experience with SAP 
• Working experience in Operational Planning 

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration with 8 years of Experience

• Problem-solving, root cause analysis, and solutions-oriented
• Able to build strong business relationships with stakeholders, e.g., spend, plant, accounts payable, legal, and finance
• Good knowledge of external manufacturing operations, models, and ways of working
• Solid knowledge of procurement in large multinational organizations
• Proven experience within the Food Industry, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP and MS products
• Excellent people management skills with experience in coaching and developing team members
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation
• Proven track record in large-scale projects in the nuclear or similar regulated sector, including major EPC projects
• Experienced in delivering and operating at a Senior Level
• Experienced in working in a Joint Venture or Alliance environment

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 7 years of Experience

• Hands-on experience in strategically sourcing products and services to support real estate, facilities and/or office services
• Strong business acumen with the ability to consult and advise senior-level executives
• Persuasive communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to drive coordination between legal and business stakeholders for contract completion
• Ability to interpret member firm needs and commercial strategies as input into the category strategy
• Experience working in a virtual, global environment
• Understand the foundation of procurement, familiar with sourcing to pay, end-to-end process and related system
• Capable of interpreting customer needs from different perspectives (legal, finance, tax, compliance, etc.), confront conflicts and drive for consensus
• Able to leverage internal and external resources and intelligence to develop the best procurement solutions
• Able to deal with ambiguity, conflict management and change management

Qualifications: BS in Logistics and Operations with 8 years of Experience

• Experience in the Aerospace industry
• Able to work well in a team environment, highly motivated
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Strong people / interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have excellent organization skills
• Able to work independently, remain calm under pressure and deal with ambiguity
• Able to work in a manufacturing/operations environment
• Able to manage cost reduction initiatives
• Working experience in Lean manufacturing
• Working experience in Management/Leadership 
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement / ACE

Qualifications: BA in Political Science with 5 years of Experience

• Experience in Sales, Programmes, Engineering, Procurement Operations, Customer Services or Legal with efficient project management 
• Effective contract and international negotiator with proven commercial and contractual background and legal awareness
• Experience in supplier relationship Management and Procurement, or other equivalent
• Experience in managing outside stakeholders
• Good technical understanding of Aircraft systems
• Negotiation level of English 
• High level of international communication skills
• Experience in procurement supervisor/ Manager roles in chemical/pharma/medical device/consumer goods/textile/garment
• Experience in SAP, ERP systems
• Excel at MS Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and Green Belt in Six Sigma

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 7 years of Experience

• Experience with cost management practices
• Must have purchasing process knowledge
• Experience with quantitative and financial analysis
• Must have project management skills
• Solid purchasing fundamentals
• Strategic sourcing process participation
• Experience in supplier management
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have problem-solving skills
• Metrics-driven, with the ability to exercise judgement and operate independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to interact positively and successfully with all levels of the company
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

Qualifications: BA in Management with 6 years of Experience

• Experience in Procurement of the Business Services category with a main focus on IT hardware, software, telecoms, HR services, Facilities and secondly Travel, Consultancy
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experienced in working with large IT companies and other Business Services suppliers
• Deep understanding of different commercial models in different markets/regions and benchmarks
• Experience working in an international environment
• Ability to develop and nurture internal and external relationships, promote customer intimacy and teamwork
• Proven track record of delivering complex and varied Sub-Contracted work packages
• Good understanding of the Commercial and Legal Aspects associated with contracting within the Defence/Aerospace industry or a similar market sector
• Ability to think ‘outside of the box’, offering solutions to enable the function to add value and innovation
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross-site teams

Qualifications: BA in International Business with 7 years of Experience

• Demonstrable commercial negotiation experience
• Extensive and proven track record of leading sourcing activity end-to-end within the private sector
• Ability to engage with all stakeholders/senior business managers from various divisions across a matrix organisation
• Must be MCIPS qualified or working towards
• Professional experience in Procurement, Business, Technical or Supply Chain-related field
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, Finance or related field
• Procurement, commercial and/or technical experience with equipment and packaging
• Experience in the equipment and packaging industry
• Demonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills
• Demonstrated competitive drive and strong orientation for results and achievement
• Demonstrated skills in clear communication and presentation
• Demonstrated professionalism and strong presence in interactions with others

Qualifications: BS in Supply Chain Management with 9 years of Experience

• Experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, ideally in facility services or related discipline
• Understanding of the Strategic Sourcing processes 
• Demonstrated proficiency with e-tools such as e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systems
• Must possess legal knowledge
• Ability to prepare/negotiate agreements and amendments
• Ability to explain to the client the specifics of the contracts
• Must possess analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to analyze and interpret information, data and related documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Self-motivated and work independently to find solutions
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Strong organization skills with the flexibility to handle multiple tasks

Qualifications: BA in Global Studies with 5 years of Experience

• Working experience in overseeing supply chain and/or procurement operations
• Demonstrated experience generating and measuring performance metrics
• Professional certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience with problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Experience in data centers, an infrastructure service provider, or a similar technology company
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical business owners/partners to overcome obstacles and deliver results
• Experience generating department-level documents for senior management
• Experience with process development and improvement
• Market knowledge of MCE equipment and experience within the data centre sector
• Must have a project management professional certification, or be seeking one
• Experience in project management and procurement in the data centre sector or high-tech project

Qualifications: BA in Human Resource Management with 7 years of Experience

• Proven ability to build trust and maintain lasting collaborative partnerships with suppliers
• Understand the importance of having solid arguments to win a case
• Very good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Highly skilled communicator in professional verbal and written communication, comprehensive, to the point and accurate
• Excellent at summarizing the essence for efficient communication with different teams in the decision-making process
• Experience working across all layers of the organization, particularly with cross-functional teams, in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Flexibility to work well in a dynamic, sometimes stressful and demanding team environment
• Ability to analyze and evaluate large data sets to provide actionable insights
• Good negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and financially literate

Qualifications: BA in Communication Studies with 6 years of Experience

• Experience in category management, supplier management, strategic sourcing, or procurement with a diverse background managing multiple categories
• Experience in one or more IT categories, including hardware, software, service, and communication including current market knowledge
• In-depth experience managing the procurement of indirect spend categories
• Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models, and traditional and latest contract and vendor performance models
• Expert negotiation strategies
• Experience with negotiations that result in cost savings and risk avoidance
• Ability to communicate with business owners, IT users, legal, and procurement staff to craft contracts that align complex needs with contractual requirements to achieve desired goals
• Strong Google G-Suite or equivalent office software
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships at all levels
• Flexible approach and enthusiastic to learn new skills and wholeheartedly embrace change to progress
• General understanding of E2E procurement and supply
• Intermediate Skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Confident a multi-tasking environment and ability to maintain work volume and quality

Qualifications: BS in Quality Management with 10 years of Experience

• Working experience in the public sector procurement 
• Working experience in commercial management 
• Experience in major public sector programmes (Defence or Technology sector)
• Proven collaborative working skills in a multi-disciplined programme team environment
• Experience leading P2P processes with a demonstrated track record of results
• Able to lead a team and work in a team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of the overall source to contract process and/or category management services as it pertains to sourcing and procurement processes

Qualifications: BA in Public Administration with 5 years of Experience

• Working experience in relevant strategic sourcing and procurement operations
• Experience working with packaging on the seller or buyer side
• Experience in the Pulp, Paper/Corrugate Industry and/or Plastic packaging
• Experience with sourcing paper and/or resin
• Experience with commodities hedging 
• Ability to learn proprietary systems
• Purchasing experience in the food industry, manufacturing, aerospace, logistics, distribution, or equivalent
• Proficiency in Intermediate Excel (Formatting, Formulas(v-lookup), Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment while providing timely and accurate turnaround on tasks given
• Ability to learn and train others on new IT material and department processes
• Advanced communication and organizational skills

Qualifications: BS in Logistics and Operations with 8 years of Experience

• Able to demonstrate a substantial working history in this area
• Good practical knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrable experience of leading on a range of successful over threshold ‘OJEU’ procurements utilising a range of procedures, i.e., open, restricted, competitive dialogue, etc
• Extensive experience in delivering cost savings and efficiencies through procurement and supply chain activity
• Must be able to demonstrate where increased outputs have been individually procured
• Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities through well-developed spend analysis and category management skills
• Well-developed relationship management and influencing skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• Strong literacy, numeracy skills and the ability to produce high-quality written reports and procurement strategies that are tailored to the recipient
• Experience in sustainable procurement and awareness of the relevant laws surrounding social value and the localism agenda

Qualifications: BA in Management with 6 years of Experience

• Experience managing procurements in a government contracting environment
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Strong communication skills and ability to professionally interact with customers, subcontractors, engineers, and management
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of supply-demand economics
• Ability to negotiate favorable contracts
• Ability to develop mutual trust and satisfaction with vendors and customers
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Experience in developing new business in both markets and with customers
• Experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing, and/or Supply Chain Management 

Qualifications: BA in Political Science with 5 years of Experience

• Knowledge of computerized purchasing systems and procurement methods
• Excellent financial and math skills
• Verbal and written communication, organizational and planning skills
• Management, supervisory and coaching skills
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
• Demonstrated high standards of business ethics
• Ability to work well under deadline pressures
• Excellent knowledge and functionality with Microsoft Excel
• Working experience in sourcing for different spend categories, ideally gained in Packaging
• Proven track record in working in different teams in complex and matrixed organizations
• Demonstrated use of risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management
• Strong negotiation skills and stakeholder management experience
• Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations
• Fluent in English, another language 

Qualifications: BS in Engineering Management with 9 years of Experience

• Working experience in strategic sourcing with a proven track record of achieving year-over-year savings
• Knowledge of industry trends, in applicable areas (HR, Facilities, Fleet, Marketing, Travel, Consulting, Financial Services) 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident when dealing with suppliers and management
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to influence multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional remote teams
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Able to identify problems and root causes, suggest resolutions and drive execution
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to work globally with stakeholders
• Proficiency in SAP Procurement modules

Qualifications: BA in Public Policy with 6 years of Experience

• Prior experience in the material handling systems industry or similar (Automotive, Robotics or Engineering industry)
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Multiple years of contract management experience and claim management experience
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization where cooperating with others and being a team member are required 
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of the German language
• Previous experience in category management
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Experience from an SME or start-up/scale-up environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English - written and verbal

Qualifications: BA in Global Studies with 5 years of Experience

• Working experience in crafting and leading contracts
• Working experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Processes
• Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects, transactions or initiatives
• Working experience in leading supplier contract negotiations including terms and conditions and pricing, and interpreting and enforcing contracts
• Previous working with Supplier Management, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement practices and processes
• Working experience in project management including interfacing with suppliers, partnerships, and/or customers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the Technology solution program challenges 
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and contract law
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of financial accounting principles
• Ability to inspire and build trust and respect among BU stakeholders and the APD community
• Excellent people skills, including the ability to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders at senior levels
• Demonstrated ability to define and implement strategies

Qualifications: BS in Manufacturing Engineering with 10 years of Experience

• Experience within a procurement or Supply Chain function including supervisory experience
• Ability to support and motivate a team
• Demonstration of leadership skills
• Proven track record in supplier management, negotiations and delivering results against KPIs
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and provide suggestions for possible solution sets
• Effective communicator with the ability to work in a team environment
• Able to build strong relationships internally including cross-functional and cross-site collaboration
• High Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint 
• Experience with SAP or Oracle as an MRP system 
• Experience in the Semiconductor industry 

Qualifications: BA in Management with 6 years of Experience

• Passion to be a tea taster, learn and develop tea tasting and expertise skills
• Demonstrates self-motivation, energetic drive and ownership mentality
• Must have report and analytical skills with strategic thinking
• Business acumen, basic commercial skills
• Operating knowledge of the Procurement Strategy to enable integration into the Business
• Advanced Project Management
• Good internal stakeholder, communication and management skills
• Working knowledge of Unilever Supplier quality, USLP, Service agenda, processes and systems
• Able to assess and evaluate in detail tea samples at differing brew strengths, eg, consumer strength, technical strength
• Strong strategic influencing skills
• Proficient in finance KPI’s governing Procurement deliverables

Qualifications: BA in Public Administration with 5 years of Experience

• Prior people leadership experience
• Prior experience in the Aerospace industry and/or manufacturing environment
• Prior experience managing cost reduction initiatives
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement / ACE
• Must have excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills (both oral and written) within all levels of the organization
• Strong project management, analytics, and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, to thrive in ambiguity, and to deliver results
• Work experience developing, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts, including supply and service agreements 
• Experience in providing collaborative support across multiple layers of management
• Strong understanding of procurement/strategic commodity management 
• Subject matter expert level experience in multiple direct or indirect procurement categories 

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 7 years of Experience

• Procurement experience including price/cost analysis and supplier contract negotiation
• Strong Project Management experience
• Familiarity with federal regulations, government subcontracting
• Ability to drive execution
• Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as the ability to 'read' the market
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software, e.g., Workday
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other language

Qualifications: BS in Logistics and Operations with 4 years of Experience

• Experience in procurement and in a managerial role
• Must have active knowledge of procurement practices in an industrial environment (including public procurement)
• Strong market knowledge of areas relating to the energy sector 
• Ability to forge relationships with various stakeholders (such as internal customers at periodic SPOC meetings, suppliers, support teams and peers)
• Able to be persuasive and customer-focused and have real integrity
• Ability to devise a procurement approach with internal and external stakeholders
• Familiar with tools supporting the various aspects of the procurement process (internal tracking, relations with suppliers, sourcing possibilities, and so on)
• Fluent in Dutch and French and have a very good knowledge of English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer focus, results orientation, prioritization, analytical capabilities, reactivity, purchasing, supplier management, purchasing cost evaluation (TCO)
• Strong negotiation skills, teamwork, purchasing contracts, and contribution to defining local category strategy

Qualifications: BA in Marketing with 6 years of Experience

• Background and experience in managing software subcontracts and complex terms and conditions
• Good working knowledge and understanding of Procurement within the Defence/Aerospace industry (or a similar sector)
• Ability to apply them with minimal supervision and direction
• Good understanding of IPR associated with contracting within the Defence/Aerospace industry (or a similar sector)
• Experience in a procurement, contract management or strategic sourcing role
• Experience in procuring perishable products
• Supply chain experience within the foodservice or food manufacturing industry
• Working experience in QSR or Fast Casual 
• Proven ability to communicate with leadership, divisions, and employees
• Ability to adapt to change and take on various challenges
• Working experience in procurement 
• Experience in procurement for a technology company 
• Ability to prioritize workloads and ensure tasks are completed timely
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS and GSuite

Qualifications: BS in Quality Management with 10 years of Experience

• Experience in procurement, including drafting and managing a formal RFP process
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience in procurement
• Superior organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks under time constraints in a matrix organization
• Comfortable working both independently and as a collaborative team member
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Excellent working proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Qualifications: BA in Political Science with 5 years of Experience

• Significant experience in buying
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills with all levels of employees and management
• Extensive knowledge and relevant experiences in (fill the blank) category
• Self-motivated and excellent negotiation skills
• Good at handling multiple tasks and able to manage conflicting goals
• Team management experience and good leadership to drive team performance
• Working experience in the Food Industry category 
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Excellent quantitative and analytical experience, including solid comfort with Excel
• Experience in strategic/technical purchasing
• Experience in a technical industrial environment as automotive or plastic moulding
• Demonstrated influence skills, with a collaborative, solution-focused approach

Qualifications: BA in Human Resource Management with 7 years of Experience

• Experience managing multiple stakeholders
• Solid computer and systems knowledge
• Independent, self-driven, high attention to detail, and a team player
• Flexibility to adapt to changes
• Procurement experience with a strong track record of business partnering
• Understanding of Project Management principles
• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills
• Excellent decision-making and prioritisation capabilities
• Proven work experience in a similar Procurement and supply chain role in the Maritime or Oil and Gas Industry
• Energetic personality with a pro-active can-do mentality
• Excellent negotiation techniques and strong analytical skills
• Solid understanding of the financial impact of procurement and logistics on the bottom line
• Experience with change management processes and ‘remote management’

Qualifications: BA in Organizational Leadership with 8 years of Experience