Operational Sourcing Support Specialist (direct categories)

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 Specialist, 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, approval and awarding of RfX in line with defined Sourcing Strategy and Target Operating Model 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 strategy and framework.
• You manage the entire lifecycle of purchasing contracts, from their inception to contract closure in close collaboration with Category Manager/ Sourcing Managers.

About our future employee

You should speak English fluently (C1 level) and have min. 2 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 knowledge would be an asset
• 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)