E-Sourcing Enablement Specialist

E-Sourcing Enablement Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Technical or Business field
• Good understanding of sourcing and contracting methodologies
• Experience with hands-on analysis and data interpretation; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites preferred
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or related field with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent directly-related work experience
• 1-3 years of contract management experience, specifically handling supplier contracts, negotiations, and post-award contract compliance
• 1-2 years of direct industry or company experience preferred
• Previous experience with an E-Sourcing platform preferred
• Experience working closely with Legal teams to ensure contract adherence to legal requirement
• English (written and spoken) – Fluent
• Beneficial other languages German, Spanish
• Project management expertise with the ability to carry projects from planning through implementation
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with leaders and stakeholders both internally and externally
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills with ability to understand opportunities, create value and solve complex problems
• Strong relationship management skills

Responsibilities

• Supports the creation and execution of e-sourcing events under the direction of Global and Regional Category Managers, including creation of E-Sourcing events and E-Auctions
• Maintains knowledge of current trends, system capabilities, innovation, and changes within the technology landscape
• Supports cross-functional supplier selection activities and management of formal e-sourcing and RFx processes, supplier identification, and supplier due diligence activities
• Performs proposal analysis, including price analyses, ‘Should Cost’ modeling, benchmarking and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Builds relationships and partners with the Procurement Value Enablement (PVE) team to triage requests, collaborate on E-Sourcing projects and understand local procurement needs
• Champions the use of E-Sourcing, Spend Visibility, and R2P tools within category; leverages and utilizes eAuctions where appropriate
• Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and ensures FMC procedures are adopted and followed
• Generates proposal/quote comparisons and compiles detailed assessment of cost breakdowns
• Act as first point of contact for questions from team members and escalate to Lead where further guidance is required
• Play a pivotal role in change management, helping the team adapt to new ways of working. Address resistance to change and foster a culture of innovation
• Manages the lifecycle of contracts, including contract creation, negotiation, and execution, ensuring alignment with legal and compliance requirements
• Collaborates with the Legal department to ensure contracts meet regulatory and legal standards, addressing contract amendments, renewals, and terminations
• Utilizes Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system CPAi, for contract management and catalog management, ensuring effective usage and optimization of these tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of direct industry or company experience preferred
• Previous experience with an E-Sourcing platform preferred
• Beneficial other languages German, Spanish