Procurement Specialist Job

Job description

Requisition ID: 135051
Work Area: Finance
Expected Travel: 0 - 10%
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time

 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

 

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP helps companies of all sizes and industries innovate through simplification. From the back office to the boardroom, warehouse to storefront, on premise to cloud, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably.

 

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

 

The Global Procurement Organization (GPO) is focused on supporting SAP’s corporate objectives by combining all SAP procurement units and all purchasing functions to aggregate the demand and leverage the purchasing power of SAP as a group. GPOs objective is to implement a best-in-class procurement organization.  GPO has implemented a category structure, with each category head assuming responsibility for setting the global strategy for their category, sharing best practices globally and managing a large portfolio of sourcing projects. 

 

The Category Procurement Facility Management is responsible for demand generation, demand aggregation, sourcing and supplier management for more than 350 building in 120 countries across the globe. The category is split into seven sub-categories, which consists of Building, Catering, Facility (Hard) Services, Facility (Soft) Services, Furniture, hEnergy/Data Centers and Office Supplies/Logistics. The annual spend for this category is approximately €650M.

 

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist or experienced Facilities Professional with a background in global procurement and/or facility management to join Category Procurement Facility Management.  This will be responsible for procurement of Facility Management projects and services in North America.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in global procurement, and building relationships with key stakeholders.

Desired profile

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS :

 

·  Support stakeholder management with Global Facility Management to ensure 100% engagement levels and alignment of strategies
·  Understand Facility Management; such as construction contracts, preventative maintenance agreements, statements of work, technical services agreements, etc.
·  Collaborate with global colleagues to produce, implement, and support global strategies to ensure best value for Global Facility Management
·  Support market analysis/benchmarking and track market trends to manage supplier performance
·  Conduct solicitations through formal RFPs on high-dollar, high-risk, complex projects
·  Conduct competitive bidding using SAP sourcing process and utilization of e-auctions
·  Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex agreements/contracts with some guidance
·  Ability to take ownership of a project and be pro-active throughout the procurement process
·  Build relationships with internal customers by being an active participant in project meetings
·  Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into purchasing requirements
·  Ensure that GPO processes and procedures are followed and the SAP's risk is minimal by still maintaining the partnership between GPO and Facility Management

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

·  3 + years relevant experience in purchasing or equivalent (e.g. advanced degree in purchasing or related field)

 

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

 

·  University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field; or equivalent experience
·  Strong analytical skills
·  Strong organization, negotiation, and communication skills
·  Some knowledge of Facility Management services, processes and tools
·  Some project management skills
·  English, fluent

 

LOCATION :

·  NSQ, Pittsburgh, Dublin, Palo Alto, Bellevue

 

SAP'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

 

To harness the power of innovation, SAP invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company.

 

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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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