Assistant Procurement Manager - IT Software
Role Introduction
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and drive category opportunities with stakeholder departments and the Procurement Manager, using supplier assessment, benchmarking and detailed planning analysis
- Track, analyse and forecast spend with key suppliers to optimise costs, simplify processes and keep practices consistent across local and remote offices
- Monitor the supplier market, including current solutions, future trends, product alternatives and new business models, so sourcing meets business needs
- Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, covering market research, RFx (Request for Information, Proposal or Quotation) management on the Ariba e-sourcing platform, financial analysis, commercial and contract negotiation, team evaluation and contracting
- Evaluate and select suppliers to achieve the best value for money.
- Build strong, long-term supplier relationships and make sure suppliers meet their contractual obligations
- Partner with business unit stakeholders to promote category strategies and align business and procurement objectives
- Advise cross-functional teams on implementing category strategies and on improving existing ones
- Use the SAP system to monitor spend and keep best-practice cost controls in place
- Uphold procurement rules, ethics and compliance, and make sure policies meet internal and external requirements, including diversity, social responsibility and sustainability goals
Requirements
- At least 3 years' relevant experience
- Procurement and category management experience is preferred
- Ability to adapt and learn quickly so you can speak the language of your stakeholders
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and basic contract law
- Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of basic accounting principles
- Ability to inspire others and build trust and respect within the APD community
- Excellent people skills, including the ability to negotiate with and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to define and implement strategies
- An approachable and decisive style
Personal & Application Information
Equal Opportunity
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