Job
Description
Job Title: Sourcing Specialist. Basic Function:. The end-to-end S2C process spans across understanding purchase requisition and floating the requisitions in AI enable procurement portal to relevant suppliers. In this role the Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the purchase of materials and services in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with approved strategy and per Delegation of Authority rules and other company policies and procedures, About the job (Job Responsibilities). Understand the complete end to end requirements from the PR requester/user i-e. scope of work or specification of service or material respectively, Floating the RFQ in AI enabled Fairmarkit portal (Procurement tool like Ariba) to relevant suppliers for awarding the PR within the desired TAT and delivering cost reduction and cost avoidance, Active communication with stakeholders and suppliers for regular updates of sourcing activities and maintain the collaborative relationships, Establishes and utilizes a site support network (incl. Planners and Schedulers) for timely acquisition of site managed materials and services incl. to suppliers while achieving maximum overall cost effectiveness. Acts as an indirect procurement contact including urgent orders for internal clients located at various sites up to agreed spend level as per DOA limits. Sourcing specials must have good communication skills to establish clear two-way communication with stake holders located remotely in various global sites to fully understand their requirements and scope of work requested. Ensures strict adherence to Procurement strategy achieving maximum overall cost effectiveness within a country or regional basis. Subject matter Expert for SAP procurement processes and systems, knowledgeable with Ariba. Always strives for excellence and utmost efficiency during day-to-day work. Communicate with vendors and support Nouryon process compliance (PO, Invoicing, etc) for vendors. Facilitating alternative options for obsolete materials/vendor. Extension of vendors to other company codes in SAP and new vendor onboarding. Facilitating vendors for banking, tax, address, contact and PO email routing updates, Continuous improvement and S2C KPI tracking: Vendor Engagement, S2C TAT delay, Contract/OA utilization, etc,. Support governance of S2C policies and procedures. Category strategy compliance. ". We believe you bring (Education & Experience). Bachelor's degree preferred (or recognized equivalent), 2+ years related experience required with degree: 6+years' experience in lieu of degree. Experience using SAP. ERP system (ECC and VIM) and Ariba. for procurement processes, is MANDATORY. Advanced written and spoken English communication skills. German & French language would be preferred, Good Excel skills required. Competencies. Collaborates. Cultivates innovation. Business focus. Drives results. Ensures accountability. Instills trust and exemplifies integrity. Functional knowledge of Requisitioning, Procurement, Contracting and DPO processes. Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon,/careers/how-we-hire/. We look forward to receiving your application!. We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors, We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today, If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment, Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn , #WeAreNouryon #Changemakers. Show more Show less
