Descripción de la empresa We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Descripción del empleo PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Develop, implement and execute strategic sourcing and contracting strategies, processes and activities by integration and leveraging of spend and opportunities across the Division/Business in collaboration with various stakeholders to deliver significant savings and efficient operational services in support of Company’s targets.
·       Work with Procurement Manager, alongside global Category Managers and key stakeholders to ensure appropriate strategies are agreed and implemented at a country level. Develop plans, organizes and implement national/regional contracting and procurement strategies and programs to increase operational efficiency and profitability Develop standardized systems and controls for procurement including Request for Quotation documentation, work authorization, purchase and change order systems, and supplier/contractor eligibility criteria Create and develop strong working relationships with key internal and external partners and implement process improvement within the organization Develop, manage and coordinate regional sourcing processes and practices with internal stakeholders.
Develop and manage relationships with national/regional suppliers and contractors and lead in contract negotiations ·       Assist in Overseeing the Procurement activities of all entities. ·       Supervises and manages personnel in Procurement for the various Transactional and Strategic work.  ·       Ensure that performance (KPI) are met by each staff.
·       Manages specific category of material or services by providing short and long range sourcing strategies. ·       Manages the price and total cost of ownership of materials, supplies and services that needs to be purchased. ·       Identifies procurement opportunities and risk, analyze spend patterns and develop ling term relationship with suppliers in order to drive fact-based cross-functional decision making in the specific managed category.
·       Provides leadership, strategy and appropriate level of tactical execution plans for his/her assigned categories. ·       He/she creates and implements strategies while supporting the overall strategy of Global/Regional Procurement and its related objectives in alignment cross-functionally.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Sourcing ·       Develops and updates procurement strategies, policies and plans. ·       Manages procurement information and systems, and reviews category strategy together with the Division/Business planning. ·       Prepares price comparisons and cost savings budgeting.
·       Identifies sourcing opportunities and potential solutions and provides insight to Management. ·       Utilizes strong leadership and collaborative skills in interacting with customers, suppliers, and team members. ·       Manages complex interactions involving suppliers, customers, and the overall needs of the organization.
·       Serves as point of contact on contract compliance matters working with other company departments and external stakeholders.   Supplier Management ·       Ensures regular updating of vendo