supplier relationship manager

<div>Site Name: Turkey - Istanbul 
Posted Date: Nov 27 2025 
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&amp;D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people&rsquo;s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients&rsquo; needs and have the highest probability of success. We&rsquo;re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Find out more: 
Our approach to R&amp;D
Supplier Relationship Manager 
Are you looking for a Supply Chain role where you will have the opportunity to improve and simplify processes to develop standardization, simplification, and efficiency while increasing financial and quality compliance? If so, this is the role for you.
As External Supply Professional you will be responsible for driving the competitive advantage of the supply chain initiatives. You will also collaborate on Value Stream Mapping and implement continuous improvement projects related to Supply Chain operations.
Responsibilities:
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:<ul><li>
Accountable for driving the mid-term supply strategy and internal alignment to deliver superior results in cost, service, quality, Employee Heathy and Safety, and overall performance aligned with the business strategy</li><li>
Execute Business Continuity Plans (BCP&rsquo;s) in support of the strategy for the strategic supply chains</li><li>
Lead the establishment and adjustment of supply chain set-ups for portfolio transformations such as new product launches, Tech, and analytical transfers, exits, and divestments</li><li>
Ensure appropriate set-up for order management to provide best customer service at an efficient cost in collaboration with Global Manufacturing Supply (GMS) planning hubs and local teams</li><li>
Provide mid-term supply risk and opportunities overview and ensure proper follow up on identified risks</li><li>
Ensure proper documentation of all processes related to Supply Chain management</li><li>
Support product life cycle events with proper stock planning, inventory planning and stakeholder alignment to prevent any shortages, write-offs, and obsolescence</li><li>
Follow up on KPI&rsquo;s (Key Performance Indicators) and ensure they constantly meet the standards and targets</li></ul>
Basic Qualifications
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
5+ years&rsquo; experience in the Supply Chain field</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:<ul><li>
APIC/IML</li><li>
Computer skills in SAP, APO/JDA, MS Windows</li><li>
Experience in Lean/Six Sigma</li><li>
Third party management experience</li></ul>
Why GSK?
Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.
These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:<ul><li>
Operating at pace and agile decision-making &ndash; using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk.</li><li>
Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.</li><li>
Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning.</li><li>
Sustaining energy and well-being Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations.</li><li>
Budgeting and cost-consciousness</li></ul>
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. 
Why GSK? 
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases &ndash; to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we&rsquo;re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
Contact information: 
You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button.
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.</div>

Supplier Relationship Manager

<div>
 
 Site Name:
 
 Turkey - Istanbul
 
 
 
 Posted Date:
 
 Nov 27 2025
 
 
 At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&amp;D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people&rsquo;s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients&rsquo; needs and have the highest probability of success. We&rsquo;re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
 
 
 Find out more:
 
 
 Our approach to R&amp;D
 
 
 
 Supplier Relationship Manager
 
 
 
 Are you looking for a Supply Chain role where you will have the opportunity to improve and simplify processes to develop standardization, simplification, and efficiency while increasing financial and quality compliance? If so, this is the role for you.
 
 
 As External Supply Professional you will be responsible for driving the competitive advantage of the supply chain initiatives. You will also collaborate on Value Stream Mapping and implement continuous improvement projects related to Supply Chain operations.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Accountable for driving the mid-term supply strategy and internal alignment to deliver superior results in cost, service, quality, Employee Heathy and Safety, and overall performance aligned with the business strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Execute Business Continuity Plans (BCP&rsquo;s) in support of the strategy for the strategic supply chains
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the establishment and adjustment of supply chain set-ups for portfolio transformations such as new product launches, Tech, and analytical transfers, exits, and divestments
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure appropriate set-up for order management to provide best customer service at an efficient cost in collaboration with Global Manufacturing Supply (GMS) planning hubs and local teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide mid-term supply risk and opportunities overview and ensure proper follow up on identified risks
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure proper documentation of all processes related to Supply Chain management
 </li>
 <li>
 Support product life cycle events with proper stock planning, inventory planning and stakeholder alignment to prevent any shortages, write-offs, and obsolescence
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow up on KPI&rsquo;s (Key Performance Indicators) and ensure they constantly meet the standards and targets
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
 We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years&rsquo; experience in the Supply Chain field
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 APIC/IML
 </li>
 <li>
 Computer skills in SAP, APO/JDA, MS Windows
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in Lean/Six Sigma
 </li>
 <li>
 Third party management experience
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Why GSK?
 
 
 
 Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.
 
 
 These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Operating at pace and agile decision-making &ndash; using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk.
 </li>
 <li>
 Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sustaining energy and well-being Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Budgeting and cost-consciousness
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
 
 
 
 Why GSK?
 
 
 Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
 
 
 
 GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases &ndash; to impact health at scale.
 
 
 People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we&rsquo;re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
 
 
 
 Contact information:
 
 
 
 You may apply for this position online by selecting the
 
 Apply now
 
 button.
 
 
 
 Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies
 
 
 
 GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
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Strada

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities
 At Strada , possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.
 
With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.
 
Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.
 
Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com
 
Travel Supplier Relationship Manager
 The Travel Supplier Relationship Manager oversees Strada’s relationships with global travel partners and ensures the company receives competitive pricing, strong service delivery, and consistent program performance. The role manages contract negotiations, renewals, and governance routines while working with business leaders to align supplier agreements with operational needs. It requires advanced travel industry knowledge, strong financial and commercial skills, and the ability to influence partners across regions. The manager drives data based decisions, leads sourcing activity, and maintains high standards for compliance, service levels, and supplier accountability.
 
Responsibilities
 
Ongoing Travel Program: 
Manage relationships with travel vendors (like airlines, hotels, and rental car companies) to ensure they meet the needs of the program and its travelers. This role involves negotiating rates, contracts, and ensuring the delivery of services that align with the program's goals, like cost-effectiveness and traveler satisfaction.
 
Manage Meetings & Events process.
 
Work with Strada business leaders to understand requirements and business outcomes to effectively negotiate deals that meet those needs.
 
Lead governance process for tier A and B suppliers.
 
Complete assigned special projects, meeting schedule, and quality requirements
 
Demonstrate ability to effectively manage projects with a pipeline of sourcing activities and deliver on associated timelines.
 
Adopt and utilize Global Supplier Management tools and reporting mechanisms.
 
Provide necessary visibility to Global Supplier Management leaders; escalate issues appropriately.
 
Proactively maintain and build expertise by staying informed of industry trends and technology shifts.
 
Travel suppliers: 
Function as the contractual point of contact between the company and suppliers, including executive and account leadership where required; manage the overall supplier relationship, including the goals and objectives of the business.
 
Lead supplier governance routines, as defined by Global Supplier Management policies and supplier tiering.
 
Ensure all documentation is accurate and maintained within the assigned data tools.
 
Travel renewals or new business needs: 
Pro-actively prepare to renew / re-source agreements with expiring term dates.
 
Construct financial and qualitative models to provide fact-based assessments of suppliers’ abilities to meet / exceed Strada’s needs at competitive price points.
 
Lead Internal teams through the strategic sourcing process transactions.
 
Lead in sourcing selection, following Strada’s processes and controls.
 
Draft and negotiate contracts, in partnership with Legal, Finance and Business partners.
 
Required Skills & Knowledge: 
BA/BS in business, finance, supply chain management or appliable field.
 
Advanced level knowledge of Travel operational processes.
 
Advanced level knowledge managing client and/or third-party supplier contracts, with a detailed understanding of Terms and Conditions of the Services Agreement, Statements of Work and Fee Schedules
 
Deep expertise in overseeing Governance routines and processes: change orders, Service Level Agreements, performance dashboards, escalation management, root cause analysis, risk mitigation, audit compliance (SOC I and SOC II), business continuity, data privacy, and related Governance routines.
 
Strong financial acumen, including but not limited to P&L Management, budgets and forecasting, invoice validation, cost savings, ROI/cost modeling, and operational fee structures (i.e.: PEPM/PEPY, volume-based pricing, variable charges, RUs, minimum guarantees, and ARC/RRC)
 
In-depth understanding of HIPAA, PHI, PII, GDPR and data privacy
 
Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to manage by influence and build trusted partnerships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
 
Strong cross-cultural skills and experience collaborating with global teams.
 
Solutions oriented, with a proven history of using facts, data, and cost modelling techniques to build business cases and influence decisions.
 
Excellent organizational skills & interpersonal skills.
 
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a global team.
 
Business analytics - Data driven with the ability to apply and use data analytics to gain deeper real-time insights into agent performance and trends.
 
Results driven and proactive with ability to own and execute area of responsibility with excellence.
 
Flexibility to work non-traditional shifts where required.
 
Work Experience: 
5+ years Travel Industry knowledge & experience.
 
Experience in negotiation techniques; proven ability to deliver favorable agreements which meet business requirements.
 
Experience in meeting and events coordination in a corporate environment.
 
At Strada, our values guide everything we do: 
Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
 
Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
 
Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
 
Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
 
Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.
 
Benefits
 At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.
 
All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.
 
Pay range: $90,000 - $120,000 USD Annual
 
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
 Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.
 
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
 To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.
 
Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.
 #LIRemote
 
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 
Salary Pay Range
 Minimum - Maximum: $0.00 - $0.00
 
Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
 
DISCLAIMER: 
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.
 Strada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Strada is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.

Supplier Relationship Manager - Global Travel

Paychex, Inc.

<div>About Us: Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential. Overview:
<div>
The Procurement/Supplier Relationship Manager is a contributor role responsible for managing sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role focuses on building strong partnerships with suppliers, optimizing procurement processes, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives to drive value and mitigate risk.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Establishes strong, collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to strategically develop, implement, and optimize supplier management processes, tools, and policies to achieve performance objectives and mitigate risks.</li><li>
Verifies all necessary approvals are obtained before processing purchase orders. Accurately checking suppliers&rsquo; order acknowledgements and expedites delivery and shipment as needed. Ensures precise invoice reconciliation to maintain financial accuracy.</li><li>
Identifies and tracks industry trends relating to supplier programs, financial and/or compliance risks, program issues that are impacting supplier services from achieving performance goals and present resolution and improvement opportunities.</li><li>
Prepares and executes bid packages utilizing Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), etc. to meet criteria of pricing, quality, quantity, availability, and delivery dates.</li><li>
Develops, prepares and communicated supplier performance metrics, evaluation criteria, and scorecard results</li><li>
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree - Required</li><li>
7 years of experience in .</li><li>
Excellent collaboration and team building skills Strong verbal communication and listening skills Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents Ability to analyze and interpret financial data Effective negotiation skills Certifications like CIPS, CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma are valued</li></ul></div>
Live the Paychex Values:
<ul><li>Act with uncompromising integrity.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Work in partnership and support each other.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Treat each other with respect and dignity.</li></ul>
Not sure if you meet every requirement?: At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us. 
 
Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.</div>

Procurement Supplier Relationship Manager, India

Air Liquide

<div>
 How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support the Regional Category Manager in development of category strategy (for Local/Hub categories).
 </li>
 <li>
 Define and implement category strategy (for local categories).
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement the category strategic procurement process for local/hub suppliers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide insight into specific local /hub suppliers, markets and business factors; ensure compliance with global policy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Interface between the local/hub business and the category, and be first contact for suppliers
 </li>
 <li>
 For local categories, define category strategy based on internal present and future requirements utilizing supplier and competitor market analysis, local HOP and key business stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure deployment and maintenance of local category strategy in all entities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage contracts and supplier relationship in the long term.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be accountable for the procurement performance related to his/her portfolio
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Resolve issues related to supplier in his/her portfolio.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the sourcing strategy of equipment/materials/services in the specified local category. Jointly with the Operations, the Sourcing Specialist has the responsibility to prepare the Annual Sourcing Strategy/Plan, based on business objectives and the need to improve safety, quality, reliability, on-time Delivery, competitiveness or reduce risks related to product supply. Sourcing Specialist is in charge of overseeing local category management and ensures central-local collaboration in Coordinated/Enforced categories.
 </li>
 <li>
 The sourcing plan shall primarily focus on supplier qualification (new or extension), frame agreement, co-development, alliances, early partnering on key projects. The Sourcing Specialist focuses on identifying and partnering &laquo; Best Class &raquo; suppliers, offering innovative technology solutions at a competitive price. The Sourcing Specialist is accountable for the supplier market analysis, besides their responsibilities to deploy the sourcing strategy on key categories, thus improving safety, quality, reliability, on-time delivery, competitiveness or reduce risks related to product supply. The Sourcing Specialist is expected to negotiate frame contracts for local suppliers and manage strategic relationships
 </li>
 <li>
 He/She collaborates with the critical vendors to enhance transparency and integration, better (Quality) control of sub-vendors as well as competitiveness opportunities. Enhanced interaction will enable to decrease significantly our procurement costs through a Design-To-Cost approach, an adjustment of the scope of supply (with the vendors focusing on their core competencies) and a development of a new supply approach on sub-components such as motors etc. (e.g.: Technical, Price agreement).Accountabilities &amp; related Activities
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Manage local spend in the category
 
 
 Perform rigorous analysis on local category cost base and suppliers to ensure delivery of spend and efficiency targets
 
 
 Ensure supply to the business and execution of local procurement
 
 
 Own, manage and negotiate local supplier relationships and take sourcing decisions
 
 
 Manage local supplier performance (performance to SLAs, continuous improvement &ndash; cost and innovation)
 
 
 Stay abreast of market conditions and trends (including global pricing benchmarks) to inform strategy and ensure supply continuity
 
 
 Define and implement a local category strategy if required
 
 
 Implement best practice category management techniques
 
 
 Implement standards, processes and tools consistent with overall procurement function
 
 
 Comply with overall procurement spend and preferred supplier policies, and monitor compliance of business end users
 
 
 Participate in the local and central skill development plan activities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Category Strategy
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Define 3 years local category strategy including the supplier strategy for its scope
 
 
 In close cooperation with Stakeholders, establish yearly ambition and its updates (within the target and rolling forecast processes)
 
 
 Implement and manage the local category strategy
 
 
 Liaise with other HUB Category Managers / clusters / countries counterparts to ensure alignment on sourcing initiatives and priorities, as well as assessing practices for consideration in own efforts
 
 
 Analyze current procurement portfolio, spend, supply base, contracts for the local entity
 
 
 Analyze industry market profile and key suppliers, TCO drivers
 
 
 Identify Risks &amp; Opportunities
 
 
 Perform internal and external benchmarks in relationship with the Procurement Performance Manager
 
 
 Identify short term opportunities (volumes consolidation, bundling) and long term opportunities (standardization, etc) and consolidate needs (OPEX and CAPEX), establish RFx planning
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Sourcing execution &amp; Contract Management
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Analyse requirements and challenge specifications with requesters
 
 
 Identify potential suppliers and propose the list to requesters
 
 
 Launch RFx to pre-selected suppliers and deploy the process of suppliers selection (technical and commercial) with requesters
 
 
 Analyze offers using TCO and "Should Cost" approaches, make scenarios and propose short list of suppliers based on fact-based and agreed criteria to requesters
 
 
 Select suppliers and negotiate contracts/purchase orders in alignment with Regional Category Managers
 
 
 Communicate and explain contracts to Spot Buyers / Requisitioners and finance team for deployment and appropriate execution, including Purchase Requisition to Purchase order creation in the system.
 
 
 Communicate contracts to internal customers (Supply chain)
 
 
 Establish measures and controls to ensure and track successful implementation of the contract in collaboration with Procurement Performance Manager
 
 
 Follow and manage contract implementation (application of price escalation formulas, volume rebate collection, products and services portfolio management, progress clauses, renewal etc.), including
 
 
 Update of procurement database (contracts, catalogues...)
 
 
 Define and periodically review buying channels
 
 
 Manage incidents and claims
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Suppliers relationship management
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Lead SRM activities for key suppliers of his/her category (supplier strategy, evaluations, review and audit, innovation initiatives, internal promotion of supplier, supplier days)
 
 
 Understand (and in some cases is involved in) the strategy of his/her most important suppliers
 
 
 Animate the supplier qualification and audit process in collaboration with Inspection teams, HSEQ and Technical experts
 
 
 Support in Corporate Social Program (CSP) nomination process (validation)
 
 
 Lead supplier risk identification and mitigation to ensure compliance with risk mapping regulation.
 
 
 Manage supplier qualification and system on-boarding in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
 
 
 Facilitate introduction of suppliers to company level stakeholders
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Stakeholders management
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Develop and manage relationship with internal customers to ensure deployment of category strategies
 
 
 Develop internal customer feedback on category strategies
 
 
 Develop internal customer feedback regarding Supplier Performance
 
 
 Lead working sessions with internal customers to identify TCO reduction opportunities
 
 
 Develop proactive proximity and build recognition of the procurement function with internal customers
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Continuous Improvement
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Conduct periodic surveys to measure internal customer feedback for continuous improvement in collaboration with the Procurement Performance Manager
 
 
 Get suggestions from suppliers to improve AL processes and develop innovations originating from suppliers
 
 
 Undertake corrective actions with suppliers to improve performance (e.g. Supplier development programs, progress plans,&hellip;) and track progress
 
 
 Undertake corrective actions with Functions to improve contract compliance
 
 
 Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further TCO/TVO reduction opportunities: standardization, joint process improvement opportunities, value engineering, etc
 
 
 Identify opportunities for automating Purchase Orders (catalogues, Open PO, Blanket Purchase Orders, etc.)
 
 
 Analyze spot buying reduction opportunities, define and implement corrective actions
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Reporting
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Consolidate and present Category Management action plan to his/her Management
 
 
 Provide periodic activity reporting to his/her Management on actual and projected savings related to his/her categories
 
 
 ___________________Are you a MATCH?
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 Bachelors degree in business/finance/economics.
 
 
 Language:
 
 
 English.
 
 
 
 Knowledge And Knowhow Specific To The Job
 
 
 
 Be Act Engage
 
 
 Category &amp; Sourcing Strategy (Must have)
 
 
 Category &amp; Market Expertise (Must have)
 
 
 Supplier Selection, Qualification &amp; Relationship (Must have)
 
 
 Negotiations &amp; Contract Knowledge (Must have)
 
 
 Performance &amp; Process Management (Data, KPI &amp; Digital Tools) (Must have)
 
 
 Planification &amp; Expediting (Good to have)
 
 
 Financial Analysis (Transversal) (Should have)
 
 
 Project Management (Transversal) (Must have
 
 
 Data analysis.
 
 
 Complementary Capabilities
 
 
 Thinking &amp; Partnering strategically
 
 
 Influencing for Change
 
 
 Managing conflict
 
 
 Analysing and solving problems
 
 
 Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills.
 
 
 Our Differences make our Performance
 
 
 At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
 
 
 We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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Sourcing Specialist

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
</h2>Plan, optimize, and oversee the procurement, pricing, and promotion of a specific product or service category to maximize profitability and meet customer needs.
 
Day to Day lead &amp; follow up activities within the defined categories, including contracting, supplier validation,&amp; implementation of catalog in local ERP.
 
Sourcing execution of operations needed (within the defined threshold) &amp; preparing effective strategy to consolidate the demand,business requirements and concluding at best cost pricing through the ERP RFX.
 
Identify catalog/CSP opportunities,improvement in sourcing process (E-RFX/Auction),working closely together with buyers.
 
Identify new opportunities to create procurement efficiencies with a focus on recurrent ECCO/one off based on internal present &amp; future requirements utilising supplier and competitor market analysis.
 
Ensure use and implementation of the category strategy of all defined categories in the different sourcing activities and projects
 
Manage local/regional contracts, supplier relationship &amp; risk assessment.
Accountabilities &amp; related Activities
<div><ul><li>Manage local spend of the Indirect category
</li><li>Perform rigorous analysis on local category cost base and suppliers to ensure delivery of spend and efficiency targets
</li><li>Ensure supply to the business and execution of local procurement
</li><li>Manage local supplier performance (performance to SLAs, continuous improvement &ndash; cost and innovation)
</li><li>Stay abreast of market conditions and trends (including global pricing benchmarks) to inform strategy and ensure supply continuity
</li><li>Analyse the requirements and challenge specifications with stakeholder teams ,selection of potential suppliers.
</li><li>Implement best practice category management techniques
</li><li>Implement standards, processes and tools consistent with overall procurement function
</li><li>Based on yearly maintenance budget and close cooperation with internal stakeholders ,identify procurement opportunities, with a focus of avoided OPEX/CAPEX via bundling the needs or creation of contracts
</li><li>Identify new opportunities to create procurement efficiencies (ECCO- R/One off)based on internal current or future requirements.
</li><li>Participate in the local and central skill development plan activities
</li><li>Be accountable for the sourcing efficiencies projects performance outcome related to His/Her portfolio
</li><li>Leading entity Scrap sales on a regular basis.
</li></ul>1. Category Strategy
<ul><li>Define 3 years local category strategy including the supplier strategy for its scope
</li><li>In close cooperation with Stakeholders, establish yearly ambition and its updates (within the target and rolling forecast processes)
</li><li>Implement and manage the local category strategy
</li><li>Liaise with other HUB Category Managers / clusters / countries counterparts to ensure alignment on sourcing initiatives and priorities, as well as assessing practices for consideration in own efforts
</li><li>Analyze current procurement portfolio, spend, supply base, contracts for the local entity
</li><li>Analyze industry market profile and key suppliers, TCO drivers
</li><li>Identify Risks &amp; Opportunities
</li><li>Perform internal and external benchmarks in relationship with the Procurement Performance Manager
</li><li>Identify short term opportunities (volumes consolidation, bundling) and long term opportunities (standardization, etc) and consolidate needs (OPEX and CAPEX), establish RFx planning 
</li></ul>2. Sourcing execution &amp; Contract Management
<ul><li>Follow the contract compliance, upload all the local and regional contract into the local ERP database as well as in ZYCUS
</li><li>Manage the yearly indexation of contracts, Volume rebates, check if conditions are inline with Local, Regional / Global Contracts / FWA
</li><li>On yearly basis manage the Supplier Price Increase (SPI) process for annual orders
</li><li>Communicate and explain contracts to Buyers, Spot Buyers &amp; Requisitioners for deployment and appropriate execution in the system. Communicate them as well to internal customers (BL, functions, Project Proc)
</li><li>Analyze offers using TCO and &quot;Should Cost&quot; approaches, make scenarios and propose short list of suppliers based on fact-based and agreed criteria to requesters
</li><li>Select suppliers and negotiate contracts in alignment with Regional Category Managers
</li><li>Communicate and explain contracts to Spot Buyers / Requisitioners and finance team for deployment and appropriate execution in the system.
</li><li>Communicate contracts to internal customers (Supply chain)
</li><li>Establish measures and controls to ensure and track successful implementation of the contract in collaboration with Procurement Performance Manager
</li><li>Follow and manage contract implementation (application of price escalation formulas, volume rebate collection, products and services portfolio management, progress clauses, renewal etc.), including
</li><li>Update of procurement database (contracts, catalogues...)
</li><li>Define and periodically review buying channels
</li><li>Manage incidents and claims 
</li></ul>3. Suppliers relationship management
<ul><li>Lead SRM activities for key suppliers of his/her category (supplier strategy, evaluations, review and audit, innovation initiatives, internal promotion of supplier, supplier days)
</li><li>Understand (and in some cases is involved in) the strategy of his/her most important suppliers
</li><li>Animate the supplier qualification and audit process in collaboration with Inspection teams, HSEQ and Technical experts
</li><li>Support in Corporate Social Program (CSP) nomination process (validation)
</li><li>Contribute to supplier risk identification and mitigation to ensure compliance with risk mapping regulation
</li><li>Facilitate introduction of suppliers to company level stakeholders 
</li></ul>4. Stakeholders management
<ul><li>Develop and manage relationship with internal customers to ensure deployment of category strategies
</li><li>Develop internal customer feedback on category strategies
</li><li>Develop internal customer feedback regarding Supplier Performance
</li><li>Lead working sessions with internal customers to identify TCO reduction opportunities
</li><li>Develop proactive proximity and build recognition of the procurement function with internal customers 
</li></ul>5. Continuous Improvement
<ul><li>Conduct periodic surveys to measure internal customer feedback for continuous improvement in collaboration with the Procurement Performance Manager
</li><li>Get suggestions from suppliers to improve AL processes and develop innovations originating from suppliers
</li><li>Undertake corrective actions with suppliers to improve performance (e.g. Supplier development programs, progress plans,&hellip;) and track progress
</li><li>Undertake corrective actions with Functions to improve contract compliance
</li><li>Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further TCO reduction opportunities: standardization, joint process improvement opportunities, value engineering, etc
</li><li>Identify opportunities for automating Purchase Orders (catalogues, Open PO, Blanket Purchase Orders, etc.)
</li><li>Analyze spot buying reduction opportunities, define and implement corrective actions 
</li></ul>6. Reporting
<ul><li>Consolidate and present Category Management action plan to his/her Management
</li><li>Provide periodic activity reporting to his/her Management on actual and projected savings related to his/her categories
</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">___________________
</h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Are you a MATCH?
</h2>1. University undergraduate or above, Business Administration and/ or - for law, engineering or equivalent, Management Degree in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management/ Global Sourcing will be additional advantage;
 
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management/ Engineering/ Procurement in a mid-sized or above company.
<ul><li>Must Have skills
<ul><li>Category &amp; Sourcing Strategy
</li><li>Category &amp; Market Expertise
</li><li>Supplier Selection, Qualification &amp; Relationship
</li><li>Negotiations &amp; Contract Knowledge
</li><li>Performance &amp; Process Management (Data, KPI &amp; Digital Tools)
</li><li>Planification &amp; Expediting Financial Analysis
</li><li>Project Management
</li></ul></li><li>Good to have
<ul><li>Data analysis and Reporting.
</li></ul></li><li><div>Complementary Capabilities
<ul><li>Thinking &amp; Partnering strategically
</li><li>Influencing for Change
</li><li>Managing conflict
</li><li>Analysing and solving problems
</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills 
</li></ul> 
</div></li></ul>Our Differences make our Performance 
 
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
 
 
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.</div>

Sourcing Specialist - Indirect

VA Global LLC

1. Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.2. Sourcing materials, equipment, and services for the Facilities Management company in an efficient and cost-effective manner.3. Analyse business spend across multiple categories.4. Strategic sourcing of products and services to achieve savings target.5. Negotiate with suppliers with heavy emphasis on quality, delivery, and cost.6. Manage the tender process from start to finish including writing the tender, managing relationships and clarifications, consolidating, and analysing responses, undertaking commercial negotiations and evaluations, formulating, and documenting recommendations and implementing contract agreements.7. Support the Asst. Procurement Manager to create and develop a long-term plan and strategy for the developmentof key categories.8. Support the Asst. Procurement Manager with the management of rebates from suppliers which will include, but not limit to, tracking, reporting, collection, dispute resolution, etc.9. Pro-active and strategic supplier relationship &amp; performance management.10. Proficiency in procurement analysis and comparison techniques.11. Skilled in Commercial negotiations including payment terms, price, warranty, inflation, municipality charges, permit costs, variations etc.12. Pre-qualification of suppliers via review and validation (including due diligence) of questionnaire and supporting documentation.13. Maintaining an appropriate and suitable approved supplier list that caters for the business needs and geographical requirements.14. Ensuring supplier compliance with scope / specifications, contract T&amp;C&rsquo;s, applicable legislation, client requirements etc.15. Identification of sourcing requirement i.e. specification, scheduling / attending site visits, supplier clarifications etc.16. &#9642; Sourcing annual and reactive requirements based on the relevant material / service specifications using established procurement methodology.17. &#9642; Work closely with the Stores officer to oversee and support with maintaining target inventory levels.18. &#9642; PR to PO validation and conversion (in line with company policies) and processing of emergency purchase orders as necessary.19. &#9642; PO management i.e. release of PO, supplier clarifications, follow up for material / services delivery etc.20. &#9642; Post contract management with operations: monthly site visits, escalations, identifying / resolving issues, supplier feedback / evaluation, variations etc.21. &#9642; Internal stakeholder management.22. &#9642; Maintaining market specific knowledge: holding regular supplier meeting (existing and new), attending trade shows, doing market research, keeping up to date with technological advancements and innovations.23. &#9642; Enforcing and monitoring internal governance in relation to the following: delegation of authority, budget availability, confirming purchase necessity, competitive selection and robust comparison processes, ethical behaviour etc.24. &#9642; Conduct procurement activity in accordance with stated ethics, CSR and other procurement and legal policies.25. &#9642; To act as a role model of professional procurement practice, delivering high quality solutions to meet the needs of the organisation.26. &#9642; Select and develop suppliers to achieve world-class results on quality, delivery, and cost.27. &#9642; Demonstrate a business mindset with sustainable results.28. &#9642; Develop and implement action plans to continuously improve suppliers.29. &#9642; Lead the operations team in identifying and quantifying risk and opportunity in the business.Role Specification/ Qualification Experience1. 5+ years&rsquo; experience in inventory management.2. Minimum 1-2 years UAE working experience preferred.3. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with English as medium of graduation.4. Relevant professional qualifications.5. Negotiation, tender and strategic sourcing experience.6. At least 1-2 years&rsquo; experience in the FM market mandatory.7. Engineering background or degree will be an added advantage.Knowledge and Special Skills1. &#9642; Good computer skills.2. &#9642; Business wide category and spend management (across a range of categories) &#9642; Strategic sourcing3. &#9642; Writing tender documents e.g., RFI, RFP, ITT etc4. &#9642; Developing and managing SLA&rsquo;s and KPI mechanisms.5. &#9642; Managing tender process from start to completion6. &#9642; Proficiency in using ERP software.7. &#9642; Must possess good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.8. &#9642; Persuasive contract / pricing negotiation9. &#9642; Data analysis10. &#9642; Composing and documenting logical and thorough recommendations11. &#9642; Supplier relationship management12. &#9642; Understanding of framework agreements and how todrive value from themJob Specific Professional Competencies:Candidates are required to possess the following competencies:1. &#9642; Clear and effective communication in spoken and written English2. &#9642; Computer literate with specific knowledge of MS Word &amp; Excel3. &#9642; Strong numeracy and data analysis skills4. &#9642; Strong problem solving, decision making, organization and planning, leadership, and analytical skills.5. &#9642; Ability to handle large complex assignments and prioritise based on organization&rsquo;s objectives.6. &#9642; Effective report writing skills7. &#9642; Capable to make logical and informed decisions8. &#9642; Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills9. &#9642; Arabic / Hindi / Urdu language skills are an added advantage in this role.Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs1.00 per yearWork Location: In person

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