Procurement Strategy & Operations Specialist

Baker McKenzie

Buenos Aires

hace 3 horas

The Procurement Strategy & Operations Specialist will source the Firm's required products and services at the right price under favourable terms and conditions from the appropriate vendors ensuring the Firm's budget is spent in the most cost effective and efficient means possible.

Responsibilities :

Work with Procurement Manager(s) in maintaining the procurement lifecycle strategy including monitoring of annual contract renewals and application of standard Procurement policies and procedures

Review and management of new product and service contracts to ensure compliance with the Firm’s standard contract terms and compliance to the Firm's General Counsel's requirements as assigned by the Procurement Manager(s)

Maintain open communication with procurement internal customers as necessary to identify and document business requirements for procurement initiatives, including resolving internal and vendor-related issues

Work with Procurement Manager(s) to effectively manage the vendor landscape to identify cost savings opportunities through spend aggregation, negotiated cost reductions or cost avoidance

Develop and maintain a broad understanding of the assigned procurement category and / or industry through the assessment of emerging and changing business and technical needs, as well as industry best practices

Support Procurement Manager(s) with reporting, analysis, and project initiatives of the department

Prepare and issue solicitation documents such as Request for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and bids as assigned

Ensure adherence to documented Global Procurement policies, procedures, and processes

Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes

Leverage technology and creative thinking approaches to develop cost effective solutions and automation of Procurement processes

Identify and initiate contact with potential suppliers as necessary to maintain efficiency for procuring solutions, as assigned

Assist with the development of vendor performance metrics for use in the selection of repeat or new business partners as assigned by the Procurement Manager(s)

Communicate status on issues and opportunities to internal and external management and suppliers

Ensure adherence to documented purchasing policies, procedures, and processes for Global Services and other Firm entities

Skills and Experience :

Relevant undergraduate degree

Some proven experience in a procurement role

Experience with the full procurement lifecycle from proposal through contract implementation preferred

Experience of working within a non-manufacturing environment

Relevant undergraduate degree or above

Excellent MS Office skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong oral and written communication skills, maintaining a professional presence

Ability to coordinate various tasks simultaneously

Strong interpersonal skills necessary

Show initiative; demonstrate ability to be innovative in problem solving

Ability to organize workload and meet all schedules and deadlines

Deal tactfully in interfacing with all personnel levels

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