*_ responsibilities: _*
- responsible for managing agency contracting, freelancing and break-fix categories under gip ccow team.
- leads a complex supply chain category; including data and industry analysis; reports results to business executives.
- leads complex projects with international, cross-functional team.
- meets with stakeholder business executives to discuss impact of supply chain strategic development on overall business and to develop forward-thinking supply chain strategies; influences the industry or marketplace for complex categories; engages with market leaders.
- develops and utilizes supply chain, business, and financial modelling tools.
- leads complex supplier selection activities.
- drives supply base optimization for complex categories.
- negotiates and completes contracts with highly complex and critical suppliers.
- responsible for day-to-day operations of the most complex, long-term suppliers.
- partners with suppliers in forward
- thinking strategic development and relationship building.
- develops strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operations improvement.
- innovates complex business models, drives associated strategies and influences the marketplace.
- identifies complex or emerging contract risk areas.
- negotiates acceptable contracting outcomes using custom solutions.
- advises executive level business leaders on all contract risk areas.
*_ education and experience required: _*
- first level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
- typically, 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain function preferably atleast 5 years in labor/professional services related categories
*_ knowledge and skills: _*
- excellent understanding of global procurement processes, industry, and highly complex suppliers.
- advanced analytical skills.
- advanced communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.
- strong program management skills, incorporating multiple projects.
- advanced team leadership and influencing skills.
- mastery in english and local language.
- ability to independently draft legal contractual documents.
- applies cause and effect thinking to identify complex or emerging contract risk areas.
- capable of independently drafting custom contract solutions to obtain acceptable outcomes.
- subject matter expertise on known and emerging contracting principles.
- ability to close complex deals in a timely fashion.
- advanced ability to develop suppliers strategically.
- excellent understanding of hp.