Job Description

The Global Sourcing Management Group plays a pivotal role in driving efficient sourcing practices for our Company, through the execution of a comprehensive end-to-end sourcing process.

This encompasses collaborating with key business stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of goods or services requirements, meticulously identifying, and assessing viable suppliers, conducting rigorous RFx evaluations, finalizing supplier selections, and culminating in the negotiation and formalization of contracts.

Situated within the Business Operations organization of GSMG, the Global Sourcing and Contracting (S&C) team assumes the responsibility for the flawless execution of Global Sourcing Management Group sourcing and contracting endeavors. This encompasses the seamless coordination of activities, from initial engagement with business stakeholders to the meticulous evaluation of prospective suppliers through RFx steps, final supplier selections, and the ultimate completion of negotiation and formal contracting processes.

By undertaking these strategic sourcing functions, the GSMG and S&C further our Company., Inc.'s overarching objective of optimizing procurement practices and fostering robust supplier relationships in the pursuit of organizational success.

The role of the Associate Specialist Sourcing & Contracting is critical in executing sourcing initiatives and collaborating with the category team to facilitate operational and transactional activities. This includes actively participating in the creation and management of RFx processes, engaging with suppliers, evaluating RFx responses, and handling other sourcing-related tasks within the SAP Ariba platform.

The Associate Specialist Global Sourcing & Contracting supports category procurement efforts, working alongside Procurement Category Leads on a global scale. By closely aligning with these stakeholders, the incumbent gains insight into the larger supply strategies and assists in their successful implementation.

This collaboration ensures that sourcing activities are effectively managed, enabling the organization to maximize value, optimize costs, and enhance supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborates with peers from other S&C Hubs to ensure knowledge sharing, such that all teams are able to operate effectively and independently on a day-to-day basis.

• Resolves issues and effectively handles requests to ensure business stakeholder and category team satisfaction.

• Understands category strategy roadmaps and requirements to ensure S&C processes are effectively designed and the organization is trained appropriately to meet established service levels.

• Understands characteristics of the current sourcing strategy and actively identifies opportunities for improvement of business stakeholder experience.

• Demonstrates both tactical as strategic thinking and creative problem solving in response to position Procurement organization as a tool for supporting the business.

• Manages execution of the projects (RFx) with value up to $5 million.

• Responsible for the end-to-end compliance contract management process with 3rd parties, including drafting, negotiations, contract compliance and execution.

• Responsible for completing internal and external 3rd party risk assessments, prior to contracting and to maintain accurate records of risk assessment findings and risk mitigation strategies proposed.

• Required to communicate the outcomes of risk assessments and inform business stakeholders about proposed mitigation strategies.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for business meetings, workshops, and leadership meetings.

• Travel expectations can be up to 10% of the time between sites.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 1 years of Sourcing and/or Contracting experience.

• Strong business acumen and knowledge of business processes supported by transaction processing capabilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Apps (Excel, Word, PowerPoint at a minimum).

• Basic knowledge of compliant sourcing and contracting processes.

• Strong customer service mind-set.

• Problem solving and analytical skills.

• Willingness to challenge current thinking/processes.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred

• Basic knowledge of SAP Ariba system.

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