Responsibilities:
Assist the Senior Manager in developing long-term category strategy and strategic plans for EMEA.
Analyse and prepare AOP for assigned spend areas, providing sourcing opportunities insights.
Update KPIs and communicate progress regularly.
Manage regional multi-functional projects within a global team matrix.
Lead sourcing strategies for marketing categories, collaborating with Business Partners.
Actively engage in cost-reduction brainstorming with cross-functional teams.
Conduct external market research and supplier pre-qualification.
Manage brief collection across all business units.
Deliver small and large projects with high values and risks.
Apply appropriate Sourcing and Procurement methodology, creating, executing, and tracking project work plans.
Identify category challenges and opportunities for spend leverage and process efficiencies.
Engage territory peers to ensure consistent application of Category Strategy.
Perform supplier selection activities in partnership with Business Units.
Provide rigorous cost and market analysis focusing on total value of ownership.
Meet individual and team cost savings targets.
Stay updated on market trends affecting suppliers and pricing.
Utilise commodity specialists for market knowledge.
Influence stakeholders across territories.
Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and best practices.
Uphold highest professional and ethical standards, positively impacting S&P reputation.
Accountability:
Report to the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing EMEA.
Responsible for all sourcing activities related to assigned commodities and territories.
Skills and Experience:
Extensive experience in similar roles within blue-chip companies.
Experience with regional or global responsibilities in large multinational corporations.
Experience in Marketing or Professional Services spend categories.
Expertise in developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
Strong communication and negotiation skills. Excellent project management skills.
Proficiency in data analysis and Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor's degree preferably in finance, economics, or supply chain.
Understanding of finance and legal aspects related to procurement contracts.
Professional certification, ideally CIPS or equivalent.
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