Act as liaison with business / executives and provide sourcing expertise and recommendations to business partners to optimize Sourcing strategies to enable client and business specific objectives and goals
Manage category and strategic sourcing strategies and initiatives that support client and business partner needs and objectives as well as help to mitigate risks to the organization
Leads supplier negotiations to maximize total cost of ownership in a given category and work with business partners
Shareholder:
Adhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to sourcing activities for our business area
Ensure respective sourcing programs/policies/practices are well managed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities
Ensure business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements (e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
Actively manage relationships within and across various business lines, corporate and/or control functions and ensure alignment with enterprise and/or regulatory requirements
Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
Employee/Team:
Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
Breadth & Depth:
Highly seasoned professional role requiring substantial knowledge of Sourcing and procurement and/or knowledge of broader related areas
Converts information to compelling business context and advice; influences and gains alignment across increasingly senior stakeholders
Works autonomously as the lead and guides others within area of expertise
Integrates knowledge of the enterprise sub-function’s or business line’s overarching strategy in developing solutions across multiple functions or operations
Interprets internal/external business challenges and the industry environment, recommends course of action and best practices to improve products, processes or services
Must have skills :
Advance Negotiation Skills: Proficient in negotiating complex contracts and terms for IT solutions
Excellent relationship management and presentation skills