Associate, Direct Procurement Sourcing Management

Role Summary

Join our direct procurement management team to make an immediate impact on how we source, negotiate and manage supplier relationships. This role provides hands-on experience in optimizing procurement processes while driving cost efficiency and quality across our operations.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials and negotiation of contracts to achieve cost savings without compromising quality
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance reliability and continuous improvement
• Identify and implement procurement strategies that align with business objectives and drive efficiencies
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand procurement needs and provide effective solutions

Requirements

What key skills are we looking for?

• Problem Solving Skills - Intermediate level to analyze procurement challenges and develop practical solutions
• Continuous learning ability - Intermediate level Keep up with procurement trends and best practices
• Customer Orientation - Development level understanding internal stakeholder needs and creating value
• Digital capabilities - Development level leveraging procurement tools and platforms to optimize processes
• Cost analysis capabilities - Development level assessment of pricing structures to identify savings opportunities
• Influencing skills - Develop level of consensus building with suppliers and internal partners
• Financial Literacy - Basic level understanding of budgetary implications and cost drivers in procurement decisions
• Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative attitude towards cross-functional collaboration and relationship building
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and drive efficiency gains
• Adaptability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Benefits

• Gain valuable experience in direct sourcing and exposure to strategic sourcing projects
• Work with a collaborative team that supports your career development
• Build professional capabilities in supplier management contract negotiation and cost optimization
• Access training resources and mentorship to develop your procurement career

Ready to launch your procurement career with a team that values your contributions? Apply now!

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