Assistant Manager GBS Sourcing IT Software

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Execute tactical buying for IT of low-value items within the given thresholds, including: - Conducting supplier identification from preferred suppliers list, negotiation, and supplier selection - Deliver sourcing results to contribute to team’s targets while ensuring that Service Level Agreements with the business are being met - Support procurement automation by continuously seeking opportunities to increase catalog coverage. - Analyze business requests and assess the need to implement supplier rostering. - Manage vendor creation in alignment with internal processes and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities: - Execution of tactical buying process for IT within a defined lower threshold - Conduct e-Sourcing events in Ariba Sourcing - Initiate order signature process and follow-up on distribution to supplier - Approve/modify/Reject POs related to Tactical Buying - Based on Category Director and manager guidance, execute RfQs, for potential catalog items including contracting based on standard contract templates - Support automated buying channel introductions by facilitating the interaction between suppliers and Content Speci...