Sourcing Lead - Knowledge Services

What you will do

As a Sourcing Lead in the Knowledge Services team you will be responsible for executing complex and strategic sourcing projects of categories/sub-categories to include: translating business requirements into clear statements of Work, solicits bids, leads auctions. We are looking for 5-8 yrs. relevant purchasing or Supply chain experience with strong project management skills, and experience with indirect procurement experience.

• Execute Complex and strategic sourcing projects of categories/sub-categories to include: translating business requirements into clear statements of Work, solicits bids, leads auctions.
• Should prepare negotiation scripts and negotiate with suppliers, makes recommendations, helps on-board, qualifies and contracts with new vendor and ensures compliance
• Demonstrated ability to apply and translate business expertise to breakthrough thinking that significantly impacts the clients long-term strategic position, thought leaders.
• Manage and optimize functional sourcing support activities while ensuring adherence to clients corporate standards. Provide necessary information input to enablement group
• Engage with internal & external business partners to ensure that decisions are based on the broad scope of the organization and achieve optimum daily execution
• Manage project allocation, support team members during kick off meeting and share best practices
• Monitoring performance satisfaction, ensuring all SLAs accountable for are met and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in recruitment

What you should bring

...Please note that this position is open to local citizens only...

• Minimum 5 years of sourcing and procurement experience. (Management consulting experience is a plus)
• Language proficiency in English
• Proficiency in written, oral communication, presentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both face-to-face and on phone, with local and global clients.
• Excellent Analytical abilities and business acumen
• Should be a self-starter, self-motivated who can work effectively under minimal supervision
• Consultative Skills e.g. Industry best practices, Process definition, cross functional experience/exposure etc.
• Excellent time management and prioritization abilities
• Very good hands-on skills in sourcing, e-Auction and category expertise in direct and indirect categories across multiple industries