Team Lead (Supplier Enablement - Supply Chain)

Role & responsibilities

• Working with the project and client procurement teams to define supplier enablement strategy, including supplier categorization, preferred buying channels, supplier onboarding and contract management, through to analysis and reporting
• Support suppliers in creating their catalogues through catalogue validation activities Participate on development and management of the Supplier Enablement Project Plan
• Leading Forum Meetings for suppliers to be onboarded
• Continually build trust relationships with customers and suppliers
• Establish and manage loyal relationships with key stakeholders within assigned accounts
• Document the to be enablement process
• Display deep knowledge of GEP products and markets and deliver demos when needed
• Working with the procurement team to identify suppliers across countries

Preferred candidate profile

• Project Management Experience with Supplier Enablement/onboarding background (preferably)
• Procure to Pay and/or Source to Contact domain/s knowledge
• Exposure to spend analysis, hosted/punch out catalogues will be an added advantage
• Hands on/familiar with E-procurement/Invoicing solution implementation with knowledge of cXML &EDI
• Ability to lead project, establish governance and instruct/follow-up with team members & stakeholders for pending tasks/activities in order to complete the project on time.
• Translate business requirements to internal technical team, lead/participate in UAT/SIT & Go-live and ensure product/service is delivered to the client per requirements and timeline
• Ability to conduct Training in virtual environment and Capacity to organize, host and follow up meetings/forums involving client, supplier and stakeholders.
• Experience within financial shared services/procurement operations/accounts payable will be an added advantage
• Should have Stakeholders & Change Management skills with Intermediate to Expert level MS Excel skill