Sourcing Analyst - 6 to 12 month project!

Our client, a world reknowned consultancy firm, is seekign a Sourcing Lead for a critical 6-12 month project. In this Sourcing Lead role, you will bring world-class sophistication to our procurement activities on a consistent basis.

• Support the regional Category Managers / Leads across a range of indirect categories executing against existing category strategies, through the execution of negotiation, contracting and sourcing activities independently
• Actively find opportunities that deliver significant value, implement and drive those through, guiding and managing stakeholders along the way
• Integrate and build relationships with stakeholders. Identify key buyers, collaborate with those to increase savings as well as the value we receive from our vendor base
• Build strong relationships with suppliers that deliver value across the whole life cycle of the procurement and supplier management process
• Prepare and lead several procurement projects/RFx/negotiations in parallel within the category
• Support the wider team in delivering the roll-out of the Global Procurement function into further offices as required
• Mitigating vendor related risk, and contribute in managing the category vendor base
• Track and monitor spend, vendors and market development
• Increase spend under Procurement's management within category
• Support and provide input to the Center of Excellence in the implementation of purchasing processes, structures and supporting tools, to enable capture of savings and long term development

The Sourcing Lead will report to the Regional Procurement Sourcing Manager. This individual should expect to have a great deal of interaction with people on all levels and functions within the firm. A certain amount of travel will also be part of the job.

• Demonstrable category experience which can be from a broad range of categories with generalist experience preferred
• Proven negotiation skills, a record of accomplishment in structuring progressive vendor arrangements across a variety of vendor types and also contracting experience
• High level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, tenacity, and the ability to negotiate and bring together different audiences
• Excellent analytical skills, and a high skill-set in Excel and PowerPoint is considered a pre-requisite for the role
• Ability to independently resolve complex issues/problems, but seeks advice and counsel for decisions including key stakeholders where appropriate
• Strong influencing skills and ability to get stakeholder buy-in for initiatives and projects
• Demonstrates advanced communication skills: oral, written and active listening

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of all procurement phases from analysis to implemented contract
• At least 3 years of regional or global procurement experience processes
• A solid, and proven track record preparing and executing RFx's, contract negotiations and reviews, and analysis
• Demonstrates an understanding of business and procurement operations and an appreciation for how to prioritize among demands and balance the levers that make a complex business run smoothly and productively. Applies strong business skills and strong business judgment

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Company Profile:

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We look forward to working with you.

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