Indirect Procurement Sourcing Manager - Business Goods & Services

About the Role

The Indirect Procurement Sourcing Manager – Business Goods & Services is responsible for indirect procurement activities across selected Business Goods & Services subcategories, primarily in Europe and, when required, across the Americas.

The role drives sourcing initiatives, supplier management, negotiations and value creation across areas such as consulting, professional services, contingent workforce, financial services, subscriptions and other business services.

Responsibilities

• Act as Procurement Business Partner for key stakeholders.


• Lead sourcing projects and supplier selection activities.


• Develop and execute sourcing strategies.


• Negotiate commercial and contractual agreements.


• Manage supplier relationships and performance.


• Identify cost optimisation and continuous improvement opportunities.


• Support cross-regional initiatives across Europe and the Americas.


• Ensure compliance with Procurement policies and processes.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education, Master, other certification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Experience (years):

• 4+ years of relevant experience.


• Experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing.


• Experience managing service-based subcategories in an international environment.

Technical Skills:

• Experience in strategic sourcing and indirect procurement across service-based subcategories.


• Supplier management and commercial and contractual negotiation skills.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Data visualisation knowledge, including Excel and Power BI.


• Experience with SAP and Archlet.


• Ability to identify cost optimisation and continuous improvement opportunities.

Languages Skills:

• Fluent in English.


• French and/or Spanish are considered a plus.

Soft/Behavioral Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.


• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.


• Strategic and analytical thinking.


• Ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives independently.


• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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