Perform sourcing activities for non-IT projects and categories as assigned, with high focus supporting Marketing categories, printed materials, catalog items, travel, telemarketing, premium, electronic and others.
Responsible for end-to-end sourcing events from RFx to Contracting with third party vendors. And support stakeholders for any post-contracting matters, when required and applicable.
Use appropriate sourcing strategy to support corporate and business objectives, providing the organization with a competitive advantage in procuring goods and services.
Perform benchmarking and negotiate best price to ensure cost competitiveness.
Perform simple to complex commercial analysis.
Focus and ensure Cost Savings KPI is achieved year-on-year.
Analyze market trends and make recommendations for new products and/or suppliers.
Source, establish and maintain alternative supplier list for all products and services using a variety of suitable sources and methods.
Ensure full compliance and adherence for new supplier onboarding.
Ensure Vendor Due Diligence is conducted in compliance with guidelines.
Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable legal contract terms. Ensure timely contract renewals.
Support key outsourcing projects and contracts.
Perform annual Vendor Performance Management and monitor any vendor Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), as and when required.
Ensure compliance with all relevant applicable laws, regulations, cross functional and company policies.
Ensure compulsory training is completed in a timely manner and all policy and guidelines are adhered to in carrying out the work.
Support procurement special projects assignment.
Requirements: -
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
Minimum 3+ years of experience related to sourcing and third-party contract, if preferred.
Skills and Competencies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Words, Excel & PowerPoint) and Procurement/Spend Management tool, will be an added advantage.
An individual with integrity, resilient, fast learner with the ability to comprehend, communicate and execute a given task effectively.
Possess strong negotiation skills and persistence in achieving high results.
Fast learner, ability to collaborate, work independently and multi-task efficiently in handling volume sourcing request.
