Collaborate with Global Category Manager(s) with a focus on Enterprise IT procurement (hardware, software, services, network, IT Security and mobility-phones)
Collaborate with Team members and suppliers / vendors including IT and other categories.
Negotiate and report cost savings and rebates negotiated by Global Category Manager(s)
Monitor and report on expiring Contracts
Initiate, support, and/or lead RFP/RFQ bids and analysis. Additionally, handle supplier evaluation, supplier qualification, supplier selection, and supplier development.
Conduct negotiations, including Master Service Agreements.
Deliver excellence in procurement activities and support Global Category Manager(s) through a structured category management process including spend analytics, strategy development, negotiations.
Use tools and techniques to profile, benchmark, assess supply chain risks and trends to ensure security of supply within assigned categories.
Manage spend through market and competitive analysis, creation of leverage and professional negotiations to secure the best cost, quality, and service to meet business need.
Plan, align, and engage with your team to deliver desired results(savings for annual and multi-year savings goals and Average Payment Terms).
Perform supplier relationship management including the tracking of service level agreements and main indicators.
Support reconciliation activities relating to supplier accounts, develop and monitor action plans.
Plan and participate in quarterly business reviews with preferred suppliers and Category Manager(s).
Continuously seek out opportunities to further improve bottom-line company performance through sourcing projects, supplier communications, quality, payment terms, value stream mapping, supply chain optimization and continuous improvement projects with suppliers.
Support and execute change management initiatives.
Maintain awareness of applicable export control regulations to ensure compliance and follow corporate procedures including ethical standards.
Work closely with the Operational Pillar (Buyers) and Commercial Indirect Pillar (Indirect Sourcing Leads) to ensure understanding and effective execution of the agreed category strategies.
Support Global Category Manager(s) and collaborate with cross functional partners to gain full alignment in category and business objectives.
Gather feedback from stakeholders via VOC (Voice of the Customer) satisfaction survey.
Support the development and execution of the Management Operating System (MOS)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 1+ years of experience - indirect supply chain experience
Experience with Professional Services categories - IT Software
Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
Innovative approach; consistently seeking creative solutions to optimize and streamline processes
Expert in organizing workflows and ensuring delivery of high-quality results
Ability to manage stress and maintain professional composure, while executing multiple requests and projects simultaneously
Strong analytical expertise with a focus on identifying trends and improving performance
Solid business and financial acumen
Exceptional communicator with a talent for fostering collaboration and aligning teams toward shared goals
Experience pivoting strategies and maintaining focus amid evolving business demands
Understanding of Procure to Pay processes including SAP/Ariba, ERP Systems and Cost Savings Tracking Systems (Wave)
Culturally aware, international experience

Benefits

Stable employment
Outstanding and supportive atmosphere of collaboration in the team and in Westinghouse group
Attractive remuneration with bonuses
Hybrid model of work
Flexible working time
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Life insurance
Private Medical Care
Private Group Insurance
Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
Charity initiatives
Parking space for employees
Employee referral program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

indirect supply chain experiencecontractual terms and conditionsProcure to Pay processescost savings trackingsourcing projectssupplier evaluationsupplier qualificationsupplier selectionnegotiationspend analytics

Soft Skills

innovative approachorganizational skillsstress managementanalytical expertisebusiness acumencommunicationcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree