Operational Sourcing Support Expert

The position

Looking for a role where you are responsible for performing operational sourcing activities and category management support. If you are keen to support Sourcing organization in a very autonomous manner within the assigned categories in accordance with category strategies/sourcing card that have been developed by Global Category Managers, then this is your place to be.

Tasks & responsibilities

• As an Operational Sourcing Support Expert, you are responsible for overall operational sourcing activities for Germany, working closely with Global Category Managers or Sourcing Managers, following internal and external compliance regulations
• You support demand management by creating and maintaining new demands in the system
• You support Category Manager/Sourcing Manager to conduct a comprehensive supply market analysis utilizing available methodologies
• You create in the tool the Rfx Process including preparation, execution, evaluation and approval of RfX in line with Sourcing Card instructions in close collaboration with Global Category Managers/Sourcing Managers
• You run RFx Process end to end including the selection of the right template, in line with Sourcing Card instructions
• You review and maintain contracts in-line with instructions

About our future employee

You should speak English fluently (C1 level) and have min. 4 years of professional experience in a Sourcing related position.

Additionally, we are looking for:

• Min. bachelor's degree preferably in Economics, Purchasing or Procurement field
• SAP Ariba Sourcing knowledge
• Distinct empathy, team spirit, accountability, intrapreneurship, and a high service orientation with a continuous improvement mindset
• Customer orientation even in difficult situations and in contact with higher hierarchy levels
• Proven problem-solving ability to manage complex and/or sensitive situations to successfully recommend, influence and implement solutions which may require engaging different levels within the organization
• Excellent analytical skills, strategic mind-set and capable of prioritizing
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Preferably working experience with SAP, ServiceNow, MS Office (advanced in Excel)