Tactical Sourcer will support global procurement category teams in developing and implementing category strategies, as well as delivering sourcing projects, contracts, and supplier initiatives with the respective global categories.

What will you be doing?

• Responsibility for the collection of quotes, negotiation, and finalisation of suppliers. Use of various procurement tools and technique for effective purchasing management
• Supply market analysis, develop category plan, spend analysis etc. for various requirements
• Maintain ongoing assessment of sourcing risks and proposed alternatives
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns
• Ensuring internal issues within categories are addressed and resolved in a timely manner  
• Contribute to implement indirect sourcing strategies, rules, processes, and projects in relationship with relevant category, including selecting qualified supplier, conducting routine management, controlling costs, gaining business acceptance and implementation, etc.
• Consistently seeking new areas of cost reduction, demand containment, specification optimization and value enhancement across all aspects of the business. 
• Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree, in fields such as business administration, finance or related.
• 3-5 years of experience working in procurement domain
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Cooperative work with the end user community, team members, suppliers, and management
• Drive to meet/exceed customer expectations
• Ability to work independently and with little Supervision.
• Ability to prioritize projects to meet deadlines as well as handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Commitment to the role & organization and can-do attitude