Operations Manager

Responsibilities:

• End-to-end delivery of sourcing projects and category management activities for Client business stakeholders in BMC categories.

• Execution of sourcing projects in line with the Supply Chain Services policy and within the timeline as agreed with key stakeholders.

• Act as a trusted business advisor to Client stakeholders, aligning Supply Chain Services projects with the business’ pipeline and providing Exceptional Customer Services while delivering both brand and quantitative value to the bottom line through cost savings, cost avoidance, and forgone savings.

• Achieve value targets, while innovatively developing new cost-reduction strategies to improve negotiable spending via sourcing and demand management activities; including spend consolidation and supplier rationalization.

• Ensure adherence to Client Supply Chain Services policy and processes, including collaboration with Legal (GCO), Risk Management, and other Client support functions.

• Provides structured management and accurate progress reporting on all projects.

• LeadRequestst for Proposals (RFPs) including commercial contractual negotiations, while partnering with stakeholders and shared functions such as GCO, Risk Managemen,t and Vendor Assurance. Minimize contractual risks to Clients and manage supplier relationships according to Client’s Supply Chain Services and Independence policies.

• Develop strong relationships with key Client business stakeholders and report procurement progress via regular meetings.

• Solid knowledge of key suppliers and their position in the market, in addition to working through current market intelligence resources and partners to perform the latest research.

Educational Requirements:

MBA, Graduate

Preferred Skills:

Sourcing & Procurement->Strategic Sourcing ->Category Management->Market Intelligence