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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