About the RoleWe are currently hiring for our next Head of Sourcing for our General Services category.This role is responsible for strategically managing and optimizing the procurement and supplier relationships for general services that support our operations. This includes services in the area of professional services, digital, marketing, HR, office supplies, travel and other support services. Key focus of the role will be on optimizing supplier performance, reducing costs, ensuring supply continuity and driving value for the organization.Key Responsibilities include :Manages Spend analysesDefines the sourcing strategy for the categories in scope above a certain value either for a global, regional or complex scope.Implements strategies of purchasing in order to minimize the total costs of ownershipAccountability for the category in scopeManages complex files and assigns sub-categories / projects to team members (if applicable)Leading and managing the teamWorks closely with Cross Functional Teams (Digital, HR, Legal, Marketing, CSD, etc) in order to capture the needs of cross-departmentsRuns market research, RFx, tender analyses and proposes interim tender allocation focusing on cost management (TCO), negotiates commercial and legal terms with the short-listed suppliers, proposes final supplier awards and prepares/negotiates contracts incorporating CFT inputsFollows up the Contract implementationsManages the supplier relationships for the scope of Framework Agreements (price revisions, escalations for complaints, annual review meetings) with key suppliersWhere applicable creates system contracts, system price listsBuilds market knowledge for the categories in scope, monitors new solutions (sustainable, lower cost but still fit for use, TCO) and proposes choices to the Cross Functional Teams.Continuously monitors / Proposes / Implements strategic changes for the scope, in the way of workingWorks towards business targets (savings, category improvements, working capital)About YouUniversity degreeHas a minimum 6-8 years experience of relevant categorymanagement in an international environment with experience of Digital category managementDemonstrable track record of leading a teamStrong negotiation skillsStrong Analytical skills with an eye for detailExcellent Stakeholder management skillsFlexible and agile mindsetResults OrientedHas a can-do attitude and able to manage complexityHas experience of managinghighly complex strategic filesAbility to effectively delivering in a time of changeFluency in English (written and spoken)
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