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Execute sourcing enablement activities to streamline procurement processes and foster strong supplier relationships. Ensure that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure team’s management including coaching, training, motivation and performance appraisal guidance
Supervise the daily operations by adhering to the agreed SLAs towards the business partners
Ensure good relationships with business partners and the global functional Team on a proactive basis
Develop and report relevant KPI’s for area of responsibility
Ensure that KPI’s are maintained, achieved and reported in a correct and timely manner
Generate ideas for process improvements with respect to the processes in scope and ensure high quality and efficient work
Problem analyses and proposal or assessment of solutions, and respective implementation
Lead initiatives to automate/optimize processes
Provide recommendations and act as a key point of contact to stakeholders
Act as the subject matter expert for complex issues
Define strategic priorities for the team, promote skills development, and ensure integration between sourcing and content management processes
Requirements:
University degree in Commerce/Business Administration/Finance/ Controlling or similar
5 plus years relevant work experience in the accounting / business area / Procurement
Proven work experience in people management / demonstrated ability to manage a medium-sized team
Broad and deep theoretical understanding of job function
Experience in managing/leading teams
Strong knowledge of Content & Catalog Management
Strong knowledge of Sourcing Enablement support for Procurement department
Knowledge of Ariba Sourcing platform
Experience with SAP
Pro-active mindset in terms of identifying opportunities to drive automation and collaborate to reach goals regarding eSourcing
Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar
Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a business setting
Ability to pay close attention to detail
High degree of customer orientation
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Curious and growth mindset
keen to learn and approach subjects outside of comfort zone, look beyond the obvious