Sr Indirect Procurement Specialist

KEY RESPONSABILITIES - Lead strategic and tactical sourcing activities with spend above $1MM across multiple categories and high degree of complexity. - Manage contract lifecycle process (including uploading contracts, developing standard templates and monitoring / tracking expiry) - Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms for assigned spend categories - Research potential vendors, develop and execute RFP for spend above $1MM. - Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation is translated to RFP and contracts as appropriate. - Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking to inform sourcing decisions. - Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing delivering and record annual P&L savings. - Support projects assigned for various sourcing activities. - Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. - Provide mentorship and guidance to junior sourcing generalists on category-specific requirements. FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS - Excellent category-specific sourcing and category management skills in key portfolios of Indirect Spend (Professional Services (Legal/Marketing/HR), IT Products (Software & Hardware), Facilities Management). - Expert understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes and strategies. - Experience negotiating agreements/contracts with suppliers. - Sourcing expert - strong experience with sourcing process, supplier management, contract negotiations and procure to pay operations. - Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, eSourcing, and contract management systems required. Understanding of procurement processes, tools and best practices. LEADERSHIP & BEHAVIORAL - Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment - self-starter who looks for ways to improve existing processes. - Strong customer service orientation, keen to deliver on internal customer needs. - Desire to mentor and coach junior team members. - Analytical thinker who makes decisions using data and insights - will need to prepare analysis to develop sourcing strategy / scenarios / savings. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS - 8+ years of procurement experience within Indirect categories (Professional Services (Legal/Marketing/HR), IT Products (Software & Hardware), Facilities Management). - Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent or officer - Degree in supply chain management, operations or business administration (nice to have) - High level of English language competency (verbal and written)