Tactical Buyer

• Execute sourcing activities (RFQ/RFP/RFI) under guidance, ensuring timely supplier response and compliance.
• Support category managers and sourcing leads with data analysis, supplier evaluations, and contract preparations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and communicate sourcing timelines.
• Assist in supplier negotiations and ensure pricing, delivery, and quality align with expectations.
• Maintain procurement documentation including quotes, contracts, and supplier communication records.
• Track sourcing KPIs and savings metrics and prepare reports for leadership review.
• Use procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, SAP) to manage transactions and workflows.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to internal sourcing policies and compliance requirements.
• Manage the complete sourcing process from business requirement intake through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and PO issuance.
• Lead sourcing initiatives across Marketing, Corporate Services, and IT (hardware/software/services).
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, provide sourcing guidance, and drive alignment.
• Conduct 3-bid-and-buy processes, RFx, e-auctions, and other competitive sourcing events as required.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and value-adds to deliver optimal outcomes.
• Review, draft, and finalize contracts in collaboration with legal and risk teams. Ensure contracts meet compliance, quality, and business requirements.
• Analyze spend, identify saving opportunities, and implement sourcing strategies that mitigate risk and maximize value.
• Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on market trends and supplier landscape for assigned categories.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Working knowledge of a global procurement strategy within a large corporation.
• Background in one or more of the following indirect categories: Professional services, Facilities, MRO, Marketing, Engineering, Information Technology, Software, Sales, Human Resources.
• Analytical skills, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Communication skills, able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Collaboration and teaming techniques.
• Ability to perform in a matrix organization.
• Time management, ability to prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
• Knowledge of Business Organization and Processes, Work instructions.
• Business Control Requirements.
• Customer satisfaction skills / client-facing skills.
• Ability to complete staff-work to a high standard.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience in managing global sourcing initiatives.
• Exposure to procurement ERP, CLM, and Technology Insights.
• Knowledge of procurement analytics or category strategy development.
• Certification in procurement/supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
• Experience working in global sourcing environments and matrix organizations.
• Client-facing experience across APAC, EU, and North America regions.