Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Execute tactical buying of mid value item within the given thresholds, including: conduct supplier identification from preferred suppliers list, negotiation and supplier selection; deliver sourcing results to contribute to saving targets while ensuring that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met; support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalogue coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execution of tactical buying process <1M EUR.
• Analyze mid value tactical buys and facilitate high value tactical buy execution with the responsible category manager.
• Conduct sourcing projects \xe2\x80\x93 eSourcing events in Ariba - (negotiation, supplier selection) and support suppliers in case of commercial or system related questions.
• For selected tactical buys, follow-up on technical evaluations with internal stakeholders to ensure timeliness of tendering process.
• Execute negotiation, supplier selection and determine Purchase Order (PO) terms and conditions.
• Based on country requirements, initiate order signature process and follow-up on distribution to supplier.
• Close/ change/ modify POs related to tactical buying.
• Support tail spend reduction and channeling spend through strategic suppliers / channels.
• Based on Category Director and manager guidance, execute RFQs for potential catalogue items including contracting based on standard contract templates.
• Support automated buying channel introductions by facilitating the interaction between supplier and Content Specialist.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of sourcing execution strategies, approaches and methods, as well as contract management and procure to pay processes.
• Experience in one of the following categories highly desirable: IT/ Professional services / Marketing / Facility management / Logistics.
• Good ability to analyze specifications and influence demand.
• Good knowledge of selected categories, category strategy development, compliance management and analytics.
• Knowledge of supplier management and project management.
• Ability to analyze problems and conclude decisions.
• Great communication skills and the capability to independently interact with different stakeholders.
• Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, spoken and written.

Requisite Education and Experience/ Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or master\xe2\x80\x99s degree preferably in business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education.
• At least 5 years general business experience, preferably in Procurement area (low to mid-level spend) in a middle sized or large organization; basic experience within supplier selection, negotiation and contracting area is obligatory. Experience in purchase orders administration only is not fully sufficient.

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