Assistant Vice President, Sourcing Operations

Responsibilities

Client Facing Responsibilities:
Ability to interact with CXO and their Direct Report(s) level members in client organizations; ability to network with key stakeholders effectively and build lasting relationships
Support the Clients team to develop appropriate client-based strategies for their sourcing activities
Initiate and manage the development of creative and innovative sourcing solutions; advise on global policy and procedures covering the selection of suppliers, tendering and procurement
Leads and drives complex sourcing projects on behalf of Clients
Is able to adapt processes to best meet the needs of Clients and mitigate potential sourcing risks
Optimize use of suppliers world-wide by projects and platforms, ensuring cost savings are generated and service and financial targets are met
Leads and drives complex sourcing projects on behalf of Clients
Successfully negotiates high value/complex contracts with suppliers on behalf of Clients
Procurement process knowledge; understands and executes the Clients Procurement processes, including governance policy and procedures
Has in-depth knowledge of all policies & legislation that impacts on contract formulation; advises the Clients appropriately and seeks input regularly from relevant areas

Additional areas of focus:
Lead or assist in developing proposals / parts of proposals, in direct procurement service line.
Assist the sales team in pitching to new prospects.
Assist global teams in direct procurement function as and when required.
Stay abreast of relevant competitor information and share it with the corporate planning team and other teams as applicable.
Identify gaps in the talent pool and take appropriate action (select or train people) to bridge the gap.
Effectively train team members to enhance skill sets/performance.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree or equivalent professional qualification
Procurement experience demonstrating a proven track record of delivering successful sourcing solutions
Knowledge of supplier market; proven management of annual spend in the relevant categories
Knowledge of operating Procurement Processes (sourcing and operational) in a business-to-business context
Category Domain knowledge of the following would be an advantage; Professional Services, HR Services, Travel, Office Supplies, MRO, Facilities Management & CapEX Equipment, Supply Chain & Logistics, Freight, Mail Services, IT (including Network Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, Consultancy Services & Temporary Labour), Marketing, Pharmaceuticals (including Lab Technology and supplies)
Business and Industry knowledge of either; Investment Banking, HealthCare and Life Sciences, Retail (FMCG), Technology Industries, Service Provider environments
Understanding of the IT, BPM (Business Process Management) outsourced services and IT enabled industries
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment, very collaboratively
Influencing skills, creative thinking/innovative mind-set, strategic thinking
Communicates clearly and with an inclusive style
Ability to manage change effectively; uses straightforward and structured arguments to gain buy in from others
Commercially Savvy; experience creating category strategy and leading multiple complex supplier negotiations, proven track record of delivering savings and other process efficiencies across the sourcing process
Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes, policies and procedures
Must be willing to travel as needed
Previous experience in Strategic Procurement, Change Management and/or Cost Transformation Consulting / Advisory roles an advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Experience of people management and leading cross-functional teams, desirable

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