Lead - Strategic Sourcing

Maintain contracts in contracts repository: updated with parent -child
linkage, meta data, validate executed contracts. Identify and tracks
issues, coordinate and track remediation action with global SS team,
vendor, risk teams and business stake holders till closure.

Support and execute efficient processes:

I. To support locating and understanding how to upload manage and
retrieve documentation across internal tools.
II. Support ad-hoc projects on contract management and
administration – transition to new tool etc.
III. Exposure to ERP tools, preferably Coupa: including all modules of
procure to pay cycle from vendor set-up to payment process.
IV. Exposure to procure to pay cycle, purchase order/contract
processing, data analysis and reporting catalogue management and
vendor management.
V. Deep understanding of contract review process, contract templates
and contract clauses especially master agreement, NDA’s,
amendments etc.
Review basic contractual documents (PO, work orders, service orders)
from a contractual and commercial perceptive to ensure compliance with
company policies and practices.
Experience working with globally distributed internal and external teams.
Collaborates XFN teams to meet the objective, business controls and
compliance requirements.
Review of contracts from a commercial perspective, to ensure value for
money and reduced risk for the organisation.
Negotiate cost structure across multiple spend categories to drive savings
and avoidance for the organisation.
Contributing to the creation and maintenance of spend category
strategies.
Manage and support the vendor relationship, contract and high-level
sourcing of top spend categories where the products, services or vendors
are used across multiple sites or business units.
Be process driven and project focused with ability to prioritise and get
projects completed in set timeframe.
Prioritize workload under direction of your line manager to meet the
changing demands of the business and the market

Requirements

• BA/BS degree
• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience with Netsuite & Coupa (or other ERP systems)
• Experience working with contract documents such as Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, Amendments etc
• Ability to take initiative, work flexibly, and collaborate with cross functional partners
• Goal oriented team player
• Ability to see the big picture and work with a team to prioritize requests
• Strong customer service focus, written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment
• Ability to provide support to global teams and collaborate across time zones