Assistant Sourcing Manager

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Global Category Expert (Sr Analyst) are expert practitioners in creating competitive environments and have a strong bias for decision-making rooted in data and analytics. They routinely influence Indirect Spend vendor relationships by advising senior leaders on innovative sourcing strategies that create sustainable, long-term partnerships. They are highly effective communicators, able to articulate the value proposition that procurement can bring to their organizations. The role need to have hands on experience in supplier negotiations, auctions/advanced negotiation methods, Supplier relationship management, data analytics, Power BI, Usage of AI/Copilot in Sourcing activities (reporting, MS Tools etc.), creating Power BI , SAP, Category Strategy , Knowledge of Vendor market ,Willing to start from scratch, Knowledge of Indirect & Economic Megatrends etc. MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance) Strategic Sourcing The role will be responsible as a seasoned category buyer who can handle Supplier negotiations, Contract Management, Supplier mentorships, Supplier relationship management, S2C , Stake Holder Management , Risk Management & Category Management. Market research for Indirect commodities, can handle Global subcategories individually. Basic understanding of SaaS/on-prem licensing models Basic literacy on existing software landscape and trends Eagerness to learn more about IT trends in modern corporate environment Responsible for market assessments, prequalification, and RFQ processes Issue inquiries (RFQ), evaluate received quotation and negotiate commercial terms. Select the most appropriate suppliers, through the definition and analysis of objective criteria, to meet the needs of the business. Achieve systematic and sustainable cost reductions through strengthened spend and category management processes. Manage and run renegotiations with relevant suppliers for any contract renewals. Manage supplier relations, monitor performance, initiate and follow up supplier development activities and improvements. Maintain contract archive system. Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures. In cooperation with the global category manager identify new areas for improvements, identify cost reduction. Evaluating supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and bench-marking analysis. Managing the fundamentals of sourcing and supplier engagement activities including RFx, spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, auctions, negotiations, and supplier consolidation. Process requests as per requirement - meet and exceed KPIs defined/set parameters. Deliver tasks as per Service Level requirements specified by the Business Unit/Center/Stakeholder. Upskill process knowledge from time to time. Able to work in a team - understand role in team - help accomplish team goals and objectives - meet and exceed stakeholder objectives/goals Developing, implementing and managing robust market analyses / bench-marking processes; leveraging key-insights to inform and support the category strategy development process. Business Partnering Partner with leadership teams in exploring & identification of cost saving opportunities. Identifying the opportunities of centralized sourcing in place of standalone sourcing and avoiding the maverick spend. Establishing strong relationships with internal business stakeholders; building a strong understanding of strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across assigned suppliers and/or spend categories. Uphold VWR Culture, Values at all times Willingness to work in any shift Flexibility for any lateral movement amongst the various Business Functions Working with business and finance colleagues to identify and drive savings and controllership improvements, focusing on total cost of ownership. Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement strategies; maintaining procurement ethics in accordance with Avantor's global policies. Act as Finance Business Partner for indirect sourcing Operations team, understanding the key priorities of business/function and providing insights with forward-looking analysis on indirect spend. Initiate discussions/reviews with business partners to enable them in taking key business decisions. Understanding & Providing In-depth analysis of indirect spend analytics at global level by supplier, region, categories, and by other types using AFO,SAP & QlikView etc. Identifying & proposing productivity opportunities. Analyzing trends & providing proactive recommendations to the leadership team by highlighting potential business risks & opportunities. Partner with Finance/Operations leadership on ad hoc projects /reporting as per the ongoing business requirements. Assessing the existing KPI's/reports of assigned businesses/functions, identifying the gaps in current process, proposing necessary chan

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