Senior Strategic Buying Services Analyst with Portuguese - maternity cover (remote)
Senior Strategic Buying Services Analyst with Portuguese - maternity cover (remote)
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Job Description
The Senior Strategic Buying Services Analyst is responsible for:
- Developing and managing key suppliers by utilizing sourcing and end to end commodity management practices for assigned Indirect Purchasing commodities. This includes understanding of program lead times supplier lead times and capacities.
- Optimizing cost savings opportunities through the use of competitive bidding eAuctions Electronic Catalogs blanket contracts commodity planning opportunity assessments business intelligence requirements and spend analytics.
- Meeting cost savings targets implementing process improvement initiatives and delivering to Key Performance Indicators.
- Ensuring proper routing of low value and emergency Purchase Requests with the remotely located Transactional Purchasing Services team.
- Actively cooperating with key stakeholders to develop commodity knowledge and sourcing strategies based on changing market developments market pricing and technology trends.
- Utilizing Purchasing Sourcing Process including but not limited to Bid list selection RFQ development supplier negotiations supplier selection obtaining sourcing approval contract or purchase order issuance and completion of filing requirements.
- Ensuring that all sourcing contracts and Purchase Order transactions comply with Corporate Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
- Managing and resolving commercial issues with suppliers.
- Providing coordination and support for other buyers as required.
The ideal candidate:
- Excellent knowledge of English language (B2 C1 upwards).
- Very good Verbal and Written Portuguese skills (from B1 upwards).
- Minimum 5 years experience in negotiating sourcing and managing contracts. Preferably working with MRO IT Facilities Management Tooling and Indirect Material commodities.
- Bachelors Degree; preferably in Procurement Accounting Business and/or Engineering.
- Experience with Indirect Purchasing Commodities (Building Supplies Cutting Tools Die Supplies Electrical Engineering Services Indirect Product and Industrial Suppliers) MRO IT Facilities Management.
- Proficient computer skills including Excel Word PowerPoint Project and SAP.
- Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills.
- High degree of organizational skills including the ability to prioritize handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex.
- Access to comprehensive learning training and development via our extensive Global learning platform.
- Ability to travel as and when required.
What we offer:
- Attractive salary;
- Temporary contract covering Maternity Leave;
- Remote work model;
- Fulltime Monday to Friday (without night shifts);
- Good opportunities to develop a professional career;
- Access to comprehensive learning training and development via our extensive Global learning platform.
- Opportunity to apply for external professional training and courses that can be cofinanced by Conduent.
- Global Company working in an international diverse and inclusive environment.
And our attractive extras for all our Associates:
- Private medical insurance coverage;
- Free access to the Bookster library;
- Meal tickets;
- Referral bonuses for new hires recommended by you.
Why Join Us
Innovative Work Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity and fosters an environment where your ideas can flourish.
Career Growth Opportunities: We invest in our teams development providing avenues for career progression and skill enhancement.
Impactful Contributions: Your role is pivotal in shaping positive customer experiences and contributing to the success of our dynamic organization.
Recognition as a Most Loved Workplace: Conduent has been certified as a Most Loved Workplace this year citing respect collaboration and a positive vision for the future as key cultural drivers.
Internal Talent Development: Through our management development programs approximately 70% of our Team Leader positions have been filled from our own associate talent pool.
LongTerm Career Building: Over 25% of our associates have been dedicated members of our team for 5 years or more showcasing the longterm commitment our employees choose to make.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
