Job Accountabilities:
61 Responsible for developing knowledge in the cluster & category
areas assigned including marketplace awareness, internal Client
needs and external vendor capabilities
61 Support delivery of the category sourcing strategies for assigned
contract portfolio via bidding, negotiation, extension, etc.
61 Support day to day relationships with vendors and maintain focus
through various activities as agreed with the Category and
Regional Sourcing leaders
61 Working with the Regional Sourcing Leader to understand the
marketplace drivers, Infinuem leverage, positioning, etc., and
using these to the advantage of Infineum to negotiate best
available market pricing for goods / materials / services acquisition
61 Support compliance to Procurement & Finance controls processes,
self-assessment and in-line review schedules and support external
audits as required
61 Responsible for day-to-day operational focal point with Client
function for assigned contract portfolio
61 Support Category and Sourcing leaders in operational discussions
with vendors
61 Responsible for representing Infineum Procurement in internal and
external discussions for assigned contract portfolio
61 Responsible for contributing to appropriate short-term resolution of
supply exceptions for goods / materials / services within contract
portfolio
61 Support understanding of the Operational Risk associated the
assigned contract portfolio and assist in the implementation of
plans to mitigate where appropriate (e.g. SSI tool, high financial
risk suppliers)
61 Responsible for cooperation and collaboration with Operations
Specialist to complete SharePoint contract file requirements
according to *** 5.1 and 5.2, etc., and SAP OLA & PO, etc., set-up
for assigned contract portfolio
Job Scope:
61 Support the implementation of the category strategies for goods,
materials and services over a 0-2 year time horizon
61 Support stewardship of vendor performance and address issues
that arise within assigned contract portfolio
61 Work collaboratively cross-functionally to ensure Client / Operating
function needs are met
61 Support appropriate operational activities are in place to ensure
supply reliability
61 Build effective relationships with suppliers to ensure the best
results are achieved for the Client and Operating functions
61 Support adherence to GARP compliance for assigned contract
portfolio
61 Support *** and financial controls compliance for assigned
contract portfolio
61 Working with Regional Sourcing leaders to set priorities for
contract event implementation for assigned contracts.