Procurement Lead

Job Description

• Bachelor’s Degree 10+ years’ experience in sourcing and procurement, Master Data management or related field

• Procurement competencies within Indirect and direct spend

• Leadership experience in a matrixed, multi-national environment

• Global delivery experience handling international markets in Europe/ Africa

• Ensure 100% compliance with Project SLA’s, information security protocols including all of customer’s contractual obligations

• Ensure adherence to program/ project charter in terms of schedule, quality, efforts and cost

• Drive process health by conducting periodic cadence with the quality team to take proactive measures to resolve issues/ possible escalations

• Collaborate and influence internal key stakeholders to ensure fulfillment, technology support and flawless delivery of projects

• Engage with client stakeholders to identify opportunities to deploy multiple solutions within/ across service lines to create a stronger value proposition for client and enhance share of business

• Conduct regular customer connects (meetings/ visits) and Management Review Meetings with client management/engagement managers to understand customer’s current and future needs and seek feedback to improve delivery methodology/ timelines/ resource allocation

• Plan and conduct Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Business meetings with the client management/ leadership team to drive improvement actions and mine for a new portfolio/ opportunity within the account

• Drive delivery transformation with client engagement managers to adapt to new delivery models and instill new ways of working in customer organization Advanced/Expert knowledge of sourcing and contract negotiation

• Knowledge of market competition, consumer trends, industry trends and technology innovation

• Strong negotiator

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Good working ability with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Experience of electronic procurement tools e.g. SAPAriba/ Oracle/ COUPA/ Ariba

• Foreign languages skills:
  o Advanced English language skills (written, reading and spoken)
  o French language would be an advantage

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Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years’ experience in sourcing & procurement, ideally in a matrixed, multi-national environment

Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, global sourcing and contract negotiations

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Key KRAs Required:

• In depth knowledge of sourcing & Procurement management processes and best practices.

• Strong working skills in a client-facing environment

• Data analytics, Exposure to Automation tools

• Maintain regular communication and feedback approach with the client.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines.

• Excellent communication and follow up skills

• Client Management skills

• Expert in purchase and sourcing process

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