On behalf of a Global Leader we are currently looking for a Global Sourcing Manager to join them on an initial 6 Month Contract. The Global Sourcing Manager will support the Corporate Services Functions which include Professional Services, HR and Travel.

Accountabilities

Responsible for execution of sourcing strategies
Lead sourcing plans and execution to facilitate their delivery
Lead RFP processes
Lead supplier management and drive geographic continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers
To ensure the category sourcing and contract (s) meet the business requirements through the execution of the strategic sourcing process.
To apply global standards, policies, standards and platforms and to deliver robust terms and conditions that manages the partners service delivery and commercial risk.
To drive and facilitate “source to contract” for specific categories. This includes the resolution of any contracts related issues and may include one-off spend items.
To apply the agreed global policies, standards and platforms.
To capture and report on compliance using the agreed compliance platform and escalate through relevant route
Negotiation project development costs with preferred suppliers
Provide information on negotiation results in a timely manner to the Category Managers.
To own development supplier management building strong internal and external business relationships to ensure the delivery of the category goals.
To review and update sourcing plans on a periodic basis in alignment with the release of new updated category strategies.
Manage and deliver new supplier on-boarding and engagements on project related activities.

Essential Skills

High level of commercial awareness.
Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven experience as a Sourcing Manager in the space of Professional Services, HR and Travel
Proven negotiation skills and influencing skills: able to influence business partners and suppliers as well as the ability to be assertive if required to ensure compliance to contract.
Strong numerical and analytical abilities
A focus on service delivery and savings.
Experience in project management principles and processes