We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join Global Investment Product Team within Procurement Operations group at MBPS. In this role, you are oversight of the end-to-end execution of the sourcing & contracting process for various spend categories for NA sourcing initiatives driving savings targets and other organizational goals

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Responsibilities

Conduct detailed analysis and develop relevant sourcing and negotiation strategy for assigned projects​ and Generate and leverage market and supplier intelligence and data for development of sourcing and negotiation strategiesSubmit RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFP or e-Auction) requests to suppliers and make recommendations to the business partners on which providers will meet the commercial print or digital communication needsParticipate during the contract negotiation process, with consultative support, as required, from legal and risk Perform other related strategic sourcing activities and participate in special projects as assignedSupport and deliver on key transformation strategies (i.e. Ivalua implementation) of the group, as a priority.

Qualifications:

Must be Bachelor's degree holder College/University graduate3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and/or global supply chain related to commercial print or digital communicationStrong experience with sourcing and procurement systems and tool and Technical and professional knowledge – demonstrated understanding and application of procurement and contracting principles and best practicesExcellent analytical skills with the ability to develop complex cost model and come up with actionable cost-optimization recommendationsIn-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practicesAdvance knowledge in Excel (Pivot, Vlookup, Concatenate)Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation)Willing to work in on a night shift or shifting schedule.

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid