Sourcing Outsourcing & Offshoring

Tasks and Responsibilities:Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholdersLeading assigned sourcing initiatives, which vary in terms of scope and scale from routine renewals to more strategic purchases, under own initiative with minimal oversight requiredConducting market tenders and managing the evaluation across a cross-functional team to determine supplier selectionUnderstanding business requirements and structuring deals to meet those requirementsNegotiating deals to achieve optimal commercial termsDrafting contracts based on standard terms and conditionsLeading cross-functional deal teams and liaising with senior stakeholdersBuilding relationships with key suppliersMaintaining market awareness for assigned categories, leveraging experience to contribute to sourcing area plans and opportunity assessmentsAdhering to the Chain IQ corporate standards, including using the defined sourcing tools and processes in delivery of sourcing initiativesIdentifying and implementing opportunities to deliver savings for Clients and drive benefits through smarter/efficient sourcingMentoring/coaching less experienced team members and supporting them in more complex deals as requiredRequirements:Educated to University standard – MCIPS desirableMinimum 10 years' experience in sourcing across specific categoriesDemonstrates proven market knowledge of ITO and BPO category, with skills to apply knowledge to drive maximum value for clientsProven capability of running large multi-million / complex global deals, including all aspects of the tender processHands on approach for deal execution, manage deals end to end on their own with minimal oversightHighly organized and results driven, can lead a cross-functional teamClient/stakeholder focus within the corporate environment with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholdersExperienced negotiator and excellent communication skillsAbility to structure complex deals and develop sourcing strategiesExperience in understanding contracts and ability in contract drafting, with limited requirement for specialist legal support. Ability to manage multiple priorities, often to tight deadlines, and deliver resultsExperience in working with market leading sourcing tools and systemsProfessional team player, motivated and highly flexible.