**Title:** OU Business Partner United Kingdom & Nordics (UKN)**Location:** UK, London or Leicester.Otis is growing and is looking for an OU Business Partner for the United Kingdom & Nordics - UKN. This full-time role involves both the lead for supply chain matters within the Operating unit, as well as undertaking non-catalogue local procurement (when not managed by Global / EMEA Sourcing Teams). Works with the part time Supply Chain Country Business Partners in the associated Countries.Provide single point of contact in the OU for all supply chain topics, including but not limited to savings plan and LE, payment term initiatives, and other supply chain initiatives.* To work within a cross matrix role, acting as a single point of contact for the operating unit and it's supply chain needs. Working with and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to provide effective solutions across the supply chain function.* Look at gaps within the supply chain processes, and work with leadership to iron out and provide solutions to these problems. Gaining buy in with other parts of the business to support with the fluid role out of process improvement strategies.* Implement and action saving plan and alignment strategies.* Savings plan & alignment with Local Finance / Leadership* Pay term country analysis & tasks* Managing local requests for support via “Service Now” tool* Support EMEA and Global Category Sourcing Teams (Field & Indirect) regarding EMEA wide agreements and opportunities. Collaborate with sourcing teams to convert non-catalog purchases into the standard catalogs.**Daily Responsibilities:** Working closely with OU and Country leadership to understand the needs of the Customer and ensure this is delivered to expectations. Typical responsibilities:**Whats on offer for you;****Key requirements;*** The opportunity to be part of a huge supply chain function with exposure in global improvement strategies and plans to have the very best supply chain solutions for an ever changing business.* Great, competitive salary.* The ability to learn directly from subject matter experts, to work with them in designing new digital supply chain solutions for a competitive market.Education MBA/MA/MS degree with 1+ years of experience; BA/BS degree with 5+ years of experience Experience Proven ability to lead and manage a group of buyers to achieve quality, cost, and service level targets; Set challenging goals with clear expectations, offering feedback and coaching to support the team in achieving them. Proven ability to work across teams, communicating clearly to align objectives and taking initiative in serving stakeholders. Ability to take ownership of challenges, accurately defining problems and reprioritizing as needed to reach overall objectives. Experience with Global JDE & associated systems (K2), Microsoft products: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Forms Ability to work with various cross-functional groups, including Field Operations (Sales, Supervisors, Project Managers), Engineering, and Supplier Quality to ensure business goals are metIf you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
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