Procurement Manager
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to manage Low Dollar spend categories and act as a generalist buyer across multiple sourcing categories. The ideal candidate will have 610 years of experience in procurement and sourcing preferably in a global setup with exposure to diverse categories and strong stakeholder management skills. This role requires agility attention to detail and the ability to deliver cost efficiencies while maintaining compliance and service quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Category Management & Sourcing
- Manage procurement for low-dollar spend categories across multiple business units.
- Execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as office supplies IT peripherals professional services and miscellaneous spend.
- Global Procurement Operations
- Work within global procurement frameworks to ensure compliance and alignment with corporate policies.
- Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.
- Vendor Management
- Identify onboard and manage suppliers for low-value categories.
- Negotiate pricing terms and conditions to achieve cost savings and value optimization.
- Process Optimization
- Drive efficiency in procurement processes for low-dollar transactions.
- Ensure timely purchase order creation contract execution and supplier performance monitoring.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
- Act as a trusted advisor for business units on sourcing best practices.
Qualifications :
- Education: Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain or related field; MBA preferred.
- Experience: 610 years in procurement/sourcing with exposure to multiple categories; global experience preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with procurement tools (e.g. SAP Ariba Coupa).
- Strong understanding of sourcing processes and compliance requirements.
Preferred Skills & Attributes:
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple categories and priorities simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on cost optimization and compliance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Cost Savings: Achieve targeted savings on low-dollar spend categories.
- Compliance: 100% adherence to procurement policies and audit requirements.
- Cycle Time: Reduction in purchase order and sourcing cycle time.
- Supplier Performance: Maintain high vendor performance ratings.
- Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from internal customers.
Performance Metrics:
- Annual cost savings target (e.g. 58% of managed spend).
- 100% compliance with governance and audit standards.
- Reduction in sourcing cycle time by 1015%.
- Supplier performance rating above 90%.
- Stakeholder engagement score above 4.5/5.
Additional Information :
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
About NIQ
NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.
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At NIQ we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion please visit the Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- E-procurement
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holi ... View more
