Delivery Manager/ Sourcing Manager

• Strategic procurement initiatives – Deployment of strategic procurement initiatives within a manufacturing network ensuring a focus on efficiency, compliance, and the quality of customer service. This includes the following actions:
• Understand end-user requirements as received directly or indirectly
• Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request
• Coordination of the sourcing process (RfIs, RfQs, RfPs) for the delivery of sourcing activity, incl. the application of eSourcing tools. Support the implementation of new processes, policies, and technologies
• Execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible
• Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards, and operating procedures to maintain the organization’s right to operate
• Communicate the status, progress, and outcomes of procurement activities
• Support the creation and review of relevant purchasing documentation
• Maintain information flows – Responsible for maintaining strong information flows back to the Category Management teams in the event of:
  • High-value or non-standard requests (i.e. those not covered by guidelines)
  • Opportunities to aggregate demand and generate additional leverage
  • Regular submission of operations data and requirements to develop new strategies
• Collaborate with support functions – Collaborate on an as-needed basis with relevant business support functions (e.g. Accounts Payable) to drive operational efficiencies and maximum value-add to the business
• Monitor targets and KPIs – Ensure that Direct Procurement Operations targets and metrics on customer service are delivered. Track and monitor these metrics where required, and escalat…?
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Support CSR initiatives related to (candidate) suppliers, e.g. supplier diversity, anti-bribery, animal welfare, etc.
• Training – Perform continuous professional development activities and ensure up-to-date training in processes and systems relevant to the position

Must Haves:

• University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification
• Business level fluency in English as well as the primary business language of the site(s) (competence or fluency in other sub-region languages is strongly encouraged)
• 3+ years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying
• Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
• Experience with enterprise systems and procure to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired
• Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
• Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
• Desirably professional purchasing (e.g. CIPS, ISM) or Finance related licenses or certifications

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies as well as experience in Life Sciences are a plus
• Competence or fluency in other sub-region languages is strongly encouraged.

Rolle: Delivery Manager/ Sourcing Manager

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