AM - Procurement, IT

• Understanding of business and legal interpretations of contract T&Cs

• Proficient in working with Domestic & International Law

• Proven ability to manage complex / sophisticated commercial agreements

• Comfortable operating with a high degree of independence on contract negotiations

• Create and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with suppliers.
• Register new suppliers in the SAP Ariba system, ensuring accurate and complete data entry.
• Maintain the Ariba Contract Repository, ensuring all contracts are current and properly archived.

• Create contract orders in Ariba and manage the Adobe Sign process for approvals.
• Gather requirements from suppliers as needed to support contract and sourcing activities.
• Solicit quotes from vendors

• Create purchase requisitions and ensure timely issuance of Purchase Orders (POs) to suppliers.
• Validate and follow up on cost allocations to ensure accuracy and proper budget alignment.
• Monitor and confirm that all supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Serve as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and facilitate smooth operations.

Approach

• Strong drive for results
• Able to operate in a self-directed manner
• Able to manage priorities with limited oversight, and drive progress with due urgency where appropriate
• Comfortable and effective working through ambiguity

Communication

• Articulate departmental vision and goals, creating atmosphere of open communication
• Strong presentation and effective communication skills
• Ability to simplify complex activities when communicating with leaders and peers

Collaboration

• Strong ability to influence relationships
• Identify and maintain critical relationships
• Understanding potential differing needs between Internal & External customers.
• Consistently exceed customer expectations by dealing with internal complexities across multiple business units in a manner invisible to customers
• Comfortable with prioritizing multiple demands (with the help of stakeholders and based upon understanding of business impacts), and executing tasks with due urgency to ensue business risks are mitigated