Manage the strategic sourcing and purchasing of the following spend categories: Professional/Business services, Outsourced services, Travel, Human Resources, Marketing, Administration, Media, etc. Manage enquiries from internal customers and guide requisitions within SBC on finding the proper buying channel (especially for \"non-catalogue\" buys), and how to create and submit requisitions. Ensure the proper tools and templates are utilized for procurement processes. Identify potential vendors to address internal customer requirements as required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Requisition to Receive
Evaluate requisitions against existing contracts
Create purchase orders.
Sourcing Execution Support
Manage the strategic sourcing and purchasing of the following spend categories: Professional/Business services, Outsourced services, Travel, Human Resources, Marketing, Administration, Media, etc.
Manage enquiries from internal customers and guide requisitions within SBC on finding the proper buying channel (especially for \"non-catalogue\" buys), and how to create and submit requisitions.
Ensure the proper tools and templates are utilized for procurement processes.
Identify potential vendors to address internal customer requirements as required.
Support with vendor meetings and related activities as directed by the category manager, indirect.
Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with suppliers, ensuring "On Time and In Full" delivery.
Create spend reports highlighting savings, allowing management make informed and data driven decisions.
Utilize analytical tools to evaluate out tail spend.
Serve as a knowledge source for the category buyer to help identify SBC's stakeholders, potential vendors, and other specific information that may be needed.
Manage catalogues for routine items.
Contract Support
Execute all administrative tasks associated with loading, managing and closing contracts.
Leverage corporate contract lifecycle management processes and tools.
Manage the imaging, storage, data entry and extracting of contract information.
Conduct the contract close-out procedures upon contract completion as directed by category management
Run expiration reports for contracts and communicate need for action to category manager.
Consult with category manager for guidance on contract management activities as required.
Provide guidance and support to internal customers or vendors with regards to procurement contract administration.
Process contract change requests as directed by category manager in accordance with Procurement's policies and procedures.in accordance with Procurement's policies and procedures.
Negotiate spend outside of contract cover in alignment with category manager.
Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor\'s degree, preferably in supply chain management or social sciences.
2-3 years' experience in similar role in FMCG industry
Must have experience managing indirect spend
Knowledge of ERP Systems
Stakeholder Management
Beginners level proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.