Specialist, DSI Digital Delivery Team

Job Description

Title:

Specialist, DSI Digital Delivery Team

Function:

Digital Strategy and Insights (DSI)

Reports to:

Director, Digital Delivery

Position Overview

The Global Sourcing Management Group (GSMG) & Global Workplace & Enterprise Services (GWES) are part Global Support Functions (GSF). GSMG plays a critical role in innovating for a more hopeful future by collaborating with business partners, customers, and suppliers to deliver value, insights, and solutions. The GWES organization is comprised of Facility Management, Real Estate Strategy, Transactions & Dispositions, Energy Management & Sustainability, Workplace Strategy, Integrated Facility Management, Analytics & Innovation, Asset Management, and Maintenance Excellence for all global commercial, mixed-use campuses, and research laboratories.

Within GSMG and GWES is the Digital Strategy & Insights Office that is responsible for accelerating business outcomes through digital enablement. This team consists of a Digital Capability, Information Governance, Business Process, and Digital Delivery functions. The Delivery team is focused on driving execution excellence for projects on the GSMG and GWES digital roadmap, along with providing ongoing execution support of digitally enabled business processes.

This role will provide support to the Digital Delivery team for operational activities of the procurement function within our organization. This resource will work with other Digital Delivery team members to ensure requests/tickets are completed in a timely manner. These requests/tickets are from stakeholders of the procurement function (internal and external to procurement) who request support in usage of digital solutions in completing sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and other related activities. This position is also responsible for the development and maintenance of process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

This resource will also be involved (on an as-needed basis) in the testing of new digital solutions being proposed for procurement business process enablement.

Position Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Execution Support: Assist in the execution of procurement operational activities, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Task Management: Utilize agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA) to monitor task progress. Actively participate in daily stand-ups and other team meetings to support timely task completion.
• Process Documentation: Contribute to the development and maintenance of process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to procurement functions. Ensure documentation is clear, accessible, and up-to-date.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support efficient procurement operations and address any operational challenges.
• Training and Onboarding: Support the training and onboarding of new team members by sharing knowledge of procurement processes and tools. Assist in creating training materials to enhance team skills.
• Digital Solutions Testing: Participate in the testing of new digital solutions for procurement processes, providing feedback and insights as needed.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of upstream Procurement processes (direct and/or indirect sourcing, contracting, supplier mgmt., etc.).
• Fluency in English language required; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Technology or related field.

Technical & Interpersonal Skills Requirements

• Familiarity with procurement tools such as SAP Ariba, ECC, S4, with a basic understanding of their functionalities and best practices.
• Adequate communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated adaptability to changing business needs and a willingness to learn technologies and processes
• Proactive in seeking opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement

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Requisition ID:R369905