Program & Services Sourcing specialist EMEA
- Vitry-sur-Seine, Val-de-Marne
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Engaging with Stakeholders to develop most relevant product/service specifications
- Supports the designing and deploying of category and sourcing strategies that align to the business and divisional strategies and requirements
- Delivering sustainable competitive through the effective sourcing and spend management of the within the categories
- Minimising Detection risk exposure within the category
- Utilising best in class procurement practices.
- Promote and communicate the value of the Indirect Procurement function across the business
- Coordinate with local/regional procurement to consolidate further category spend
- Supports the development and implementation of the global category strategy for 3rd party services providers in the EMEA region.
- Working closely with the Service / Aftermarket team to align agreements with 3rd party service providers with our customers' requirements and to ensure terms are passed on to them on a back-to-back basis where they exceed Smiths' standard terms with vendors.
- Manage supplier relationships with 3rd party Service providers that perform maintenance, repairs and installations of Smiths Detection equipment for our customers in the EMEA region.
- Develop RfP material for key partners via interpretation internal client tender documents.
- Establish cost requirements for each program including but not limited to Warranty, Product Cost, Payment Terms, INCO Terms, etc.
- Proactively negotiate, aligned with legal teams, commercial and legal terms and identify/highlight any gaps aligned with customer commitments.
- Summarise key contractual and commercial outcome and risks for RORB/DORB Process and communicate to senior leadership.
- Develop plans for equipment lead times with key partners in line with client tender requirements.
- Operates in all categories.
- Engages with local/regional Stakeholders to align demand and sourcing strategy.
- Aligns sourcing activities with global indirect category strategies and delegates to Category Managers/Strategic Leads where required.
- Ensures local market dynamics, supplier availability, and regulatory requirements are met.
- Identifies cost saving opportunities, trends, cost drivers, and risks specific to the site and/or region, adapting procurement strategies accordingly.
- Responsible for leading cross-functional teams of operational stakeholders through the sourcing process to deliver breakthrough results that deliver commercial advantage for Smiths Detection.
- Supports the Indirect Procurement Head and Category Managers in the development and implementation of a clear category strategy for the Detection Group.
- Responsible for ensuring suppliers provide value for money and business benefit to the company, including innovative proposals and following the Smiths Detection Sustainable Sourcing Strategy.
- Expected to have in depth knowledge of commercial and contract management trends in the respective supply markets to apply best practice to supplier management.
- Develop relationships with existing Suppliers that leverage spend to reduce costs whilst delivering innovation and benefit to our business.
- Develop new strategic relationships with new suppliers and partners to meet customer needs and requirements.
- Lead cost management exercises to identify waste and drive immediate savings in external costs.
- Identify opportunities to exploit economies of scale (group leverage, standardization, normalisation of suppliers etc.)
- Working with key stakeholders to gain an in-depth understanding of the industry and related business models is essential.
- The role is critical in driving improved customer experiences and reducing risk through the supply base within the categories.
- The role is not exhaustive, and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity.
- Work with the Indirect Procurement Head to deliver a long-term indirect procurement vision, with a clear strategy and operating plan, supporting the Category Team's objectives to the Detection Group, business strategy and improving the measurable contribution of the Team to business performance.
- Direct accountability and responsibility for the development and delivery of the relevant Subcategory Strategies.
- To implement Supplier Relationship Management as an effective and efficient process, ensuring compliance with all policies, minimum standards and governance/risk mechanisms.
- To ensure that all supplier agreements are effectively implemented by the Managers within the category team.
- To work with staff within the Division to ensure all procurement activity aligns as effectively as possible to corporate goals and deliver continuous improvement and innovation.
- To have insight and understanding of business requirements and relevant supply market developments on a 1-3-year horizon.
- Results and Performance: To be accountable for the quality and effectiveness of delivery measured by an agreed balanced scorecard to achieve service and financial outcomes.
- Fully understand the Divisional business model, how the various businesses functions deliver value to customers and how that service is supported cost effectively by thirdrd party providers.
- Review contracts and sourcing activities relative to the business strategy.
- Build and continuously improve the Category Managers capability within the business to meet the agreed strategy, encompassing services, structure, people, skills, knowledge, processes, technology and information.
- Strong experience in leading Procurement projects from end to end, working to a structured process for RFIs and RFPs
- Building and implementing buying strategies, working with stakeholders and Business functions to gain agreement and commitment to change
- Managing supplier negotiations
- Supplier relationship management processes, supported structured supplier performance reviews
- Managing and influencing stakeholders and suppliers
- Working and delivering within a complex firm or organization
- Has experience of working with e-sourcing, spend and savings analytics tools