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Job Description

MW Partners is currently seeking a Sourcing Enablement Specialist to work for our client who is a global leader in multimedia and creativity software products.

Responsibilities and duties :

Sourcing Enablement Specialist serves as liaison with internal business customers and suppliers in the execution of low / medium complexity sourcing projects, including, but not limited to managing Request for Proposal ("RFP") activities and Supplier Business Reviews ("SBR")
Apply Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) techniques to ensure the supply base is providing required level of services, including but not limited to SBRs, performance management, spend analytics, etc.
Develop, issue and manage RFx activity as appropriate to find the best sourcing solution that meets business and commercial requirements and lead commercial negotiations to ensure Client receives best value and associated cost savings
Actively contributes to supplier performance initiatives aimed at bettering financial and operational performance
Demonstrate ability to build strong trusted relationships with internal stakeholders
Work closely with business partners to plan and implement sourcing strategies and supplier management programs aligned with business objectives
Report progress on a weekly basis, indicating work planning and work in progress. Add agreements, service details and payment forecasts into procurement systems in a complete and timely manner.
Support continuous process improvements and change initiatives
Provide input to the strategic planning and direction of Sourcing / Procurement initiatives
Understands and can extract insight into spend patterns using Client Dash and other Client tools
Utilizes and maintains procurement tools according to Global Procurement standards and expectations

Requirements :

Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree (preference : BA / BBA; focus in Business Management, Supply Chain, and / or International Management)

Strategic Sourcing / Procurement -related industry certification(s) a plus

Familiarity with RFP processes and related data analysis

Familiarity with fiscal planning cycles and ad hoc financial analysis.

Project Management (Stakeholder Management, drive projects to completion, etc.)

Preference : three five years' experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Finance, Consulting, and / or Program Management in a complex, global, procurement environment a plus Plus / Preference :

Knowledge of procurement practices and techniques

Ability to read and interpret contract specifications within the Procurement process

Purchasing systems and order management software knowledge

Demonstrable ability in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

High attention to detail and the exercise of sound judgment and decision-making

Has solid written and verbal communications, time management and interpersonal skills

Must be willing to train and educate users in new processes, policies, and procedures or technologies

Must be able to achieve demanding deadlines without requiring constant follow-up

Able to reorder priorities on short-notice and adapt to changing requirements

Ability to work long / non-standard hours when necessary

Manages own workload and priorities effectively. Flexible working times based on company requirements is a requirement and should be expected at various times through the business year and quarter.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, contact Rucha Swain on 909- 235- 9478 or apply now.

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