Purpose of the Role
Responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing process and implementing category strategy for goods and services, working with stakeholders inside and outside Group Procurement to standardise specifications, define sourcing strategy, analyse RFPs, negotiate commercial terms, and draft contracts. Provide global coverage across the category with objectives of savings, cash improvement, transaction automation, e-sourcing, supply-base rationalisation, risk mitigation and contractual coverage.
Your Responsibilities
* Implement category plan strategy as defined by Head of Category and Category Leads by leading the end-to-end sourcing process.
* Negotiate with suppliers on all commercial terms (including remote and in-person negotiations).
* Draft agreements using IAG GBS contractual templates or supplier contracts with support from IAG GBS legal team.
* Prepare RFP specifications and structure, agree suppliers, milestones and evaluation criteria in collaboration with stakeholders and the Procurement team.
* Provide guidelines/methodology for RFP analysis to the Procurement team.
* Develop and manage defined communication channels and/or stakeholder groups within and outside Group Procurement.
* Provide governance and decision-making related to external spend with the supply base.
* Lead specification simplification and alignment activities across all group companies.
* Provide commercial innovation to internal stakeholders through interaction with the supply base.
* Work seamlessly with other functions within the Procurement Operations Centre team (POC) to manage the entire sourcing process, including Supplier Intelligence, Procurement team and Planning.
* Work with suppliers to grow and develop supplier markets.
* Maintain regular contact with customers and other stakeholders.
Your Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Proven negotiation record in a multinational environment.
* Experience in legal contract drafting.
* Strong aptitude and knowledge across the full commodity lifecycle and awareness of market trends and suppliers.
What We Offer
* A challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving industry.
* A multicultural environment with offices in many locations.
* Support for work/life balance.
* Health insurance, pension and performance bonuses.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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