Job Summary:

Within the Digital Domain, the Procurement Business Partner’s role is to maximize value of Digital businesses and activities thanks to a robust collaboration with Digital Senior Leadership Team. This scope of this position is global and concerns DIGITAL R&D.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The position requires robust sourcing professional skills with a strong ability to develop relationships within and across the different lines of business and throughout the Procurement organization, including Leadership /Management, transversal & project management skills in a multi-cultural environment. Technical knowledge of the sub-categories/domain, Mastering Negotiation technics Strong experience in Procurement or related field (buyer, sales, partnership, outsourcing, project manager etc. Strategic thinking Results oriented Good understanding of business, operations, and legal aspects including service level agreements, KPIs’ Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, flexible, receptive and resourceful Creative mindset to innovate & challenge to get best in class deals Assertive, high-level communicator, good organizational skills, excellent presentation skills, Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity Confident and capable in interacting with key stakeholders and vendors Influential management, ability to convince and persuade others regarding appropriate solutions Experienced and confident in managing complex and undefined business situations Ability to work in a complex multi-functional matrix organization across functions, countries and cultures Strategic and innovative approach for business solutions while in compliance with external and internal policies Transversal Management skills are required for this position. Strong Leadership, Management, and Talent development skills High sense of Ethics, Business integrity and compliance in doing business

Essential Skills:

Strategy & Governance

Build competitive and innovative sourcing initiative pipeline, based on spend and existing landscape analysis, market intelligence, business needs, risks, and opportunities, fully aligned on budget & LRPs, delivering value to Digital and to the business. Participate in the definition and implementation of category strategies in accordance with the category managers’ recommendations.

Operations Management

Lead and manage a team of Global Lead Buyers. Be accountable for Digital & Business demands regarding sourcing activities. Anticipate and consolidate all business needs at the global level, to optimize negotiations at Global level. Oversees the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations with a focus on BOI improvement and in alignment with category strategies defined by the category management. Develop and share the expertise of suppliers’ markets within and outside the Domain and with stakeholders (new suppliers, technologies, substitution products, etc.). Define priorities and goals for his/her scope. Be accountable for the delivery of the savings pipeline in line with targets. Advise and coach Global Lead Buyers and Global Buyers in their sourcing strategies, negotiation strategies & tactics, market knowledge. Communicate proactively on on-going sourcing activities within and outside the Domain. Engage proactively with other Procurement Domains Deliver robust Supplier Management with strategic & business reviews and performance management. Ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality…), Work closely with procurement services to leverage as much as possible the middle and back-offices services.

Stakeholder Management

Engages upfront senior stakeholders of Digital and selected business stakeholders in other GBUs. Develops strong partnerships with his/her key stakeholders and foster two-way supportive relationships with them. Creates and strengthen relationships with other Procurement Domains, Digital Finance, Legal department, Digital Business Development Presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input.

Languages

Fluent in English is a must

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