Europe HLD Procurement Specialist

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Job Description:

Job Summary

This position conducts data collection, analysis/reporting, supplier qualification, tenders, and measurement efforts for a specific commodity or commodities. He/She assists with improvements to current processes and the implementation of new processes to maximize efficiencies. He/She also develops and maintains relationships with UPS vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Helps develop category implementation plans to ensure continuous process improvement.
• Creates complex spreadsheets, documents, reports, and presentations.
• Supports the execution of contracts within the assigned commodity.
• Assists with Requests for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotation (RFQs), financial and performance clauses, metrics, terms, and penalties to ensure the best bid among vendors.
• Assists in the development of fact-based negotiation strategies to obtain the best value.
• Maintains and contributes to weekly and monthly reporting.
• Supports buyers in their daily functions as needed.
• Supports team in identifying ways to reduce costs through competitive sourcing initiatives for the Direct/Indirect category around Europe.
• Supports and enforces Procurement policies to ensure compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent – Mandatory
• Experience with vendor sourcing - Mandatory
• Experience with negotiations - Mandatory
• Experience with contract management – Mandatory
• Experience in logistics – Preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, Oracle, Coupa
• Languages: English and Italian Mandatory – French and Spanish Preferred

Employee Type:

Permanent

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