Sourcing Manager - Global OEM Delivery

Job Description : Responsibilities :

• Perform procurement operations activities - Execute procurement operations activities within Region or site ensuring a focus on efficiency, compliance, and the quality of customer service.
• Understand end user requirements as received directly or indirectly.
• Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement.
• knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request.
• Execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible.
• Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards and operating procedures in order to maintain the organization's right to operate.
• Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities.
• Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation.
• Maintain information flows - Responsible for maintaining strong information flows back to the Category Management teams in the event of :
• High-value or non-standard requests (i.e. those not covered by guidelines).
• Opportunities to aggregate demand and generate additional leverage.
• Regular submission of operations data and requirements to develop new strategies.
• pply sourcing process - Application of the sourcing process (RfIs, RfQs, RfPs) for the delivery of sourcing activity, incl. the application of eSourcing tools.
• Support the implementation of new processes, policies, and technologies.
• Ensure contract compliance - Leads negotiations and contract drafting and is responsible to ensure all contracts with suppliers align to Category Strategy.
• Follow the defined processes to ensure contracts developed are compliant and effectively implemented at a global, regional and local level (as needed) including both terms and conditions and sign off procedures.
• Collaborate with support functions - Collaborate on an as-needed basis with relevant business support functions (e.g. Accounts Payable) to drive operational efficiencies and maximum value-add to the business.
• Monitor targets and KPIs - Ensure that Direct Procurement Operations targets and metrics on customer service are delivered.
• Track and monitor these metrics where required, and escalate issues as they arise.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - Support CSR initiatives related to (candidate).
• suppliers, e.g. supplier diversity, anti-bribery, animal welfare, etc.
• Training - Perform continuous professional development activities and ensure up to date training in processes and systems relevant to the position.

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