Sourcing Specialist

Summary:

You will support multiple categories of spend, including corporate services, professional services, and marketing. By utilising your expertise in Procurement and Supply Chain, you will help drive the strategic sourcing initiatives and ensure compliance with company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring adherence to professional and ethical standards while positively impacting the Sourcing reputation
Acting as an ambassador for the values, vision, and mission of Strategic Sourcing
Building and maintaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for the assigned areas of spend
Applying the sourcing strategy and executing assigned projects within the category or territory
Ensuring compliance with sourcing policies, company standards, and best practices
Collaborating on the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the territory/category
Providing spend analysis and collaborating on planning and validating projects for the AOP
Supporting the Buy Centre activity by providing requested information
Reviewing non-compliance spends and establishing action plans with stakeholders
Supporting market research and supplier pre-qualification activities
Managing the collection of user requirements for assigned projects
Performing supplier selection activities for local projects
Preparing and executing negotiations
Conducting cost and market analysis to identify savings opportunities
Interacting with and influencing stakeholders across the business

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required:

Significant experience in procurement, preferably in a multinational environment within the Media or FMCG industry
Expertise in indirect procurement, particularly in Supply Chain
Proven track record in developing and implementing sourcing strategies and leading supplier negotiations
Ability to understand and address stakeholder needs
Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey the strategic value of sourcing
Strong facilitation and project management skills
Analytical skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and apply market knowledge to sourcing projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional Suite and Ariba

Skills Required:

Strong background in FMCG or large/global organisations
Experience working with procurement projects and cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
Fluent in English, preferably with additional knowledge of an EMEA language
Good understanding of finance, cost analysis, and contract-related legal aspects

Competencies Required:

Thinks Strategically

Builds Relationships

Communicates Effectively

Drives Results

Inspires Creativity and Innovation

Champions Change

Builds Teams

Exhibits Professional Excellence