The Position

We are seeking for professionals who will be responsible for performing operational sourcing activities and providing category management support. If you are eager to support the Sourcing organization in an autonomous manner within assigned categories-aligned with category strategies and sourcing cards developed by Global Category Managers-then this role is for you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As an Operational Sourcing Support Specialist, you will be responsible for overall operational sourcing activities for Germany, working closely with Global Category Managers or Sourcing Managers, and adhering to internal and external compliance regulations.
• Support demand management by creating and maintaining new demands in the system
• Assist Category Managers/Sourcing Managers in conducting comprehensive supply market analysis using available methodologies
• Create and manage the RfX process in the sourcing tool, including preparation, execution, evaluation, approval, and awarding, in line with the defined sourcing strategy and Target Operating Model
• Execute the end-to-end RfX process, selecting the appropriate template in accordance with the sourcing strategy and framework
• Manage the entire lifecycle of purchasing contracts-from inception to closure-in close collaboration with Category Managers/Sourcing Managers

About Our Future Employee

• You should speak English fluently (C1 level) and have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a sourcing-related position.
  Additionally, we are looking for:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent college qualification, preferably in Economics, Purchasing, or Procurement
  Good Ariba knowledge
• Distinct empathy, team spirit, accountability, intrapreneurship, and a high service orientation with a continuous improvement mindset
• Customer orientation even in difficult situations and in contact with higher hierarchy levels
• Proven problem-solving ability to manage complex and/or sensitive situations to successfully recommend, influence, and implement solutions which may require engaging different levels within the organization
• Excellent analytical skills, strategic mindset, and capability of prioritizing
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Preferably working experience with SAP, ServiceNow, MS Office (advanced in Excel)
• Amenable to working a night shift or a rotating schedule

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