• Maximize cost savings and negotiate favorable commercial deals for lease renewals.
• Optimize pricing, commercial principles, and payment terms for new requirements to achieve the best value.
• Running RFP/RFQ/RFI processes - Conduct comprehensive solicitation processes to identify the most suitable options for the business, considering pricing, quality, and other key factors.
• Utilize electronic auctions when applicable to drive competitive bidding and secure the most advantageous pricing and terms.
• Capture rebates and tiered discounts from key suppliers based on spend levels and agreed-upon principles to enhance cost savings.
• Analyze pricing information and data to develop a total cost of ownership framework and identify opportunities for further cost efficiencies.
• Proactively identify opportunities to save costs through effective demand aggregation, contract renegotiation, or alternative supplier options.
• Provide assistance to Category Director/Manager with market research, adoption levels data, ESG reviews, and other related activities.
• Work closely with Category Director/Manager and business stakeholders to ensure complete alignment on objectives, strategy, and required approvals.
• Deliver regular updates to Category Directors/Managers and stakeholders, providing recommendations for improvement and influencing change based on analysis and insights.
• Research diverse opportunities with suppliers and collect data from new and existing businesses.

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Indirect Procurement categories:

• Technology – Software, Hardware, IT Services, Data subscriptions and Telecoms.
• HR – Permanent recruitment, contingent labour, benefits, training, coaching and mobility.
• Travel – Hotels, events, entertainment, fleet requirements, taxis.
• Marketing – Agencies, merchandising, design work,
• Professional Services – Consultancy, subscriptions, legal partners, surveys, insurance policies.
• Facilities – Cleaning Services, Security Services, Maintenance and Repairs, Pest Control, Fire Safety, Landscaping Maintenance.

Required:

• Degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience purchasing services (cleaning, maintenance, security, gardening or similar)
• Advanced level of English to work with US and UK.

Desired competencies:

• Excel in a matrix reporting structure, managing relationships across departments, and maintaining accountability to the sourcing/procurement organization and their related objectives. Adaptability to navigate complex structures and relationships is essential.
• To be an excellent team player which will need to coordinate with several teams across different geographies.
• Results-oriented, focusing not only on meeting but exceeding cost savings and efficiency goals.
• Articulate and confident, and able to share insights with team members and debrief senior colleagues.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a drive to achieve excellence and be a strategic business partner to the business.
• Commercial focus and financial acumen.
• French / German are a plus.