Procurement Governance

Objective of Job:

• Ensuring the definition of globally valid segment-specific standards for core processes in the function Procurement as part of Governance M
• Assisting in the implementation of process-, procedure- and IT- system optimizations in global Procurement; Establish conditions for coordinated process optimizations including successful roll-outs

Implementation of subject-specific processes (risk management and contract management) and professional assurance of cross-functional tasks.

Principle Activities:

• Participation in the optimization of existing processes/systems in M organization
• Support in the implementation of training concepts (train the trainer, key user training)
• Contribute as representative M in cross-functional projects
• Coordination of systems troubleshooting in the Americas in cooperation with MG
• Creating reporting on a local level
• Coordination, communication with the relevant interfaces for supplier risk and contract management
• Coordination & communication with the relevant interfaces (e.g. insolvency administrator, service provider, legal department)
• Developing and creating methods, tools and processes for supplier risk management
• Ensuring the knowledge transfer of these methods, tools, processes to other specialist areas
• Carrying out research/observation of trends in risk/contract management
• Support in the implementation of systems and their continuous optimization
• Derivation of proposals / measures for supplier decisions and necessary emergency strategies
• Preparation and implementation of specialist committees (e.g. Supplier Risk Committee etc.)
• Technical support and advice to the specialist departments in risk assessment
• Negotiating and supporting the creation of supplier contracts.

Job Requirements:

Bachelors Degree 

• Specialist Knowledge: highly proficient in a technical, scientific or specialized field built on a thorough understanding of theoretical concepts and principles and their context).

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience surrounding purchasing systems management / administration; advanced skills.
• 1-2 years of experience surrounding systems Improvements / Integration / Testing / Roll-out
• 1-2 years surrounding development, improvement, streamlining, etc. of business and systems policies, processes, procedures, etc.
• 1-2 years of experience surrounding Auditing, Direct / Indirect Procurement Management / Project Procurement Management / Multi-site Operations and Support.
• 1-2 years performing training relevant to business and systems policies, processes, procedures, etc.

Additional Knowledge:

• Cost Savings / Avoidance Initiatives
• Personal skills in accordance with job profile
• Subcontract Requests For Proposals, Review / Evaluation of Proposals, Negotiation and Administration
• Purchase Order Requests For Quote, Review / Evaluation of Quotes, Negotiation and Administration
• International / Offshore Purchasing and Contracts / Subcontracts