Management trainee Source To pay

Inviting applications for the role of MT, Source to Pay
The Tactical Buyer will assist in the execution of eSourcing and for delivering incremental value to the business through eAuctions.
It is encouraged that post contract value opportunities will be identified and delivered through working with business supplier managers and the local supply base making sure that these opportunities align with Category Strategies at all times.
The role will likely work across a variety of categories so will need to demonstrate a broad range of category knowledge and be able to work dynamically and flexibly with a broad range of SMEs.
Responsibilities
Sourcing of the Indirect Spend categories with spend range Rate and manage the performance of suppliers, ensure supplier performance of all contracts
Negotiating and concluding contracts
Ensuring that the services are as per the contracts
Drive the preparation of proposals, quotations and competitive bids with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions
Develops, reviews negotiates and executes complex business agreements and contracts
Supplier evaluation, selection, and set-up of ongoing performance management
Will have to scout for better suppliers
To collaborate closely with the customers to understand their requirements and close them in the given time frame
Perform spend & market analytics in order to identify the best available market price for the ongoing project.
Should be able to optimally manage internal/external customers & partners
Responsible for savings targets, timely deliveries, and Customer Happiness
Participate periodically to reviews with Regional commodity managers to ensure strategies are aligned and pipeline activity is proceeding
Carry out all reporting requirements accurately and within the specified time scales
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
Graduation (in any field)
Meaningful work experience in a sourcing role preferably with indirect services experience
Business knowledge and day to day understanding Sourcing and Procurement activities
Good communication and analytical skills.
Strong analytics skills
Preferred qualifications
Strong customer centric focus, relationship management with key partners, persuasive, negotiating, proactive and can do attitude a must
Good command of MS Office Tools (i.e. excel, ppt)
Exposure to ERP systems (Oracle / SAP / Ariba / Emptoris any other S&P tools is positive)