Main responsibilities will include:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal, client and supplier stakeholders.

• Conduct market tenders, benchmark activities and manage the evaluation across cross-functional teams to determine selected suppliers.

• Sourcing of indirect spend category Market Data Services globally.

• Lead, prepare and execute the RF(x) processes.

• Support analysis of proposals and producing recommendations.

• Negotiate deals to achieve optimal commercial, products/services, compliance and contractual outcomes

• Draft contracts based on standard terms and conditions.

• Identify ways to improve related business-as-usual processes.

• Day-to-day operational process management and support of relevant operational and P2P processes to ensure accurate and timely ordering and receipt of goods and services.

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management or equal (bachelor’s degree).

• General understanding of Sourcing Operations and Tactical Buying processes and best practice.

• Minimum (5+ years) of progressive experience in indirect procurement and 5+ years in specific category of Market Data Services in an international (corporate) environment.

• Experience in review, negotiation, and execution of contracts with vendors.

• Experienced in conducting tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ).

• Specific know-how in Market Data Services and other professional services is preferred.

• Understanding of typical risks and contractual mitigation/management of such.Problem-solving, relationship management, escalation management and influencing skills with a strong customer-service orientation.

• High attention to details.

• Experience in working with market leading sourcing tools/systems would be a plus.

• Excellent English (native, C1 or equivalent) written and verbal communication skills. Any additional language considered a plus