Job Title: Indirect Procurement Manager
Job Description
This role is responsible for leading the deployment of global sourcing strategies at the local level to meet overall deflation and productivity objectives within assigned locations. The successful candidate will be accountable for successfully meeting deflation, cash, and usage targets for assigned locations.
* Proactively lead regional cost reduction projects that support global initiatives through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls.
* Develop and execute long-term strategies to align with business plans and objectives within various sub-commodities across the organization.
* Manage tactical execution of projects, escalations due to delivery or quality issues, invoicing payable issues, database management, improve payment terms, and assist internal customers with Statement of Work development.
Key Responsibilities
The Indirect Procurement Manager will drive the use of GE Preferred Suppliers and work with Business Sourcing/Category Management teams to communicate demand for services not currently addressed by these suppliers.
* Participate in GE Global Operations Sourcing initiatives to leverage best practices.
* Partner with other regional Indirect Procurement Leaders to maximize synergies and global supplier management.
* Enforce business policies to meet business targets and customer needs.
Scope and Qualifications
The scope of this role includes indirect commodities such as Labor and Professional Services. The regions covered are Germany, Netherlands, Poland, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and the UK.
* Bachelor's degree in Sourcing, Business, or Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
* Minimum 4 years' experience in Sourcing, preferably in an indirect capacity.
* Proven Sourcing Experience, including managing key commodities such as Temp Labour and complex Engineering contracts.
* Broad competence in sourcing analyses and data mindset.
* Strong contracting background and good understanding of international Business & Sourcing.
We Offer: A dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility. Competitive benefits and great development opportunities make us an attractive employer.