Assistant Manager Indirect Procurement

Executes tactical buying of low-value items within defined thresholds as part of the Corporate Services team. It involves supplier identification, negotiation and selection from preferred supplier lists, delivering sourcing results against team targets and service level agreements. The role also supports procurement automation by increasing catalog coverage, analysing business requests and managing vendor creation in line with internal processes and compliance requirements.

• Execute the tactical buying process for low-value items within a defined lower threshold.
• Conduct supplier identification from the preferred suppliers list, negotiation and supplier selection.
• Deliver sourcing results that contribute to team targets while ensuring service level agreements with the business are met.
• Conduct e-Sourcing events in Ariba Sourcing.
• Initiate the order signature process and follow up on distribution to the supplier.
• Approve, modify or reject purchase orders related to tactical buying.
• Execute RfQs for potential catalog items, including contracting based on standard contract templates, under Category Director and manager guidance.
• Support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalog coverage and facilitating interaction between suppliers and Content Specialists for automated buying channel introductions.
• Analyse business requests and assess the need to implement supplier rostering.
• Manage vendor creation in alignment with internal processes and compliance requirements, and ensure compliance throughout the entire process.

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, approaches and methods.
• Knowledge of contract management, compliance management and analytics.
• Good ability to analyse specifications and influence demand.
• Communication skills and the capability to independently interact with different stakeholders.
• Action-oriented and solution-minded team player with a high degree of self-management.
• Pro-active mindset in identifying opportunities to drive automation.
• Curious and growth mindset, with keenness to learn and approach subjects outside the comfort zone and look beyond the obvious.
• A bachelor's or master's degree with an emphasis on business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education.
• General business experience.
• Basic experience within supplier selection, negotiation and contracting is obligatory.

• Experience in the Procurement area with low to mid-level spend in a middle-sized or large organisation.
• Experience in a Shared Service environment or similar is a plus.
• Experience with SAP Ariba Sourcing is an advantage.

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