Assistant Manager Sourcing Automation Specialist
3 weeks ago
Main Job Purpose:
• Deliver strategic programs for IT Procurement, supporting the Procurement lead in achieving business objectives.
• Collaborate with IT sub-portfolio teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies, ensuring alignment with global IT Procurement goals.
• Support the roll-out and compliance to global strategies and contracts within the cluster, maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
Key Accountabilities:
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with procurement procedures and regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and agreements that meet business needs.
• Analyze and report on supplier performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Supplier Relationship Management:
• Identify and assess suppliers for assigned portfolio and site clusters, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and manage supplier selection processes, using tools and templates to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to finalize commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with Unilever's contractual operating framework.
• Maintain frequent contact with suppliers, resolving day-to-day issues and developing insights into their business conditions.
General:
• Engage key stakeholders proactively, selling the value proposition of Indirect Procurement and developing a strong stakeholder network.
• Drive best-in-class business processes, tools, and practices, including eAuctions and catalogs.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of supply agreements, commercial terms, and conditions to operational teams.
• Source and negotiate for assigned spend and site clusters, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Professional Skills:
• Strong commercial negotiation and contracting skills, with experience in managing supplier contracts.
• Excellent working knowledge of professional sourcing methodologies and processes, with a track record of building stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluent English language skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, with experience in IT Procurement and a recognized Procurement certification.
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