Strategic Sourcing Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Assist the Vice President of Procurement with administrative coordination, P2P activities, reviews, evaluations, follow-up actions, and procurement communications.

• Aid the Procurement Manager in gathering and analyzing spend, supplier, pricing, and category data while preparing summaries and recommendations.

• Coordinate RFx activities which involve collecting requirements, preparing documentation, supporting RFI, RFP, and RFQ launches, as well as tracking responses, clarifications, deadlines, and approvals.

• Support various procurement categories such as real estate, travel, fleet, facilities, operating supplies, and logistics through research, benchmarking, evaluations, and stakeholder coordination.

• Assist with requisitions, purchase orders, invoice dispute resolution, trackers, reports, dashboards, presentations, and maintenance of procurement files.

• Help with supplier evaluations, bid comparisons, savings validation, sourcing implementation, and follow-up on action items.

• Contribute to supplier relationship and performance reviews by compiling reports, documenting issues, action items, and evaluation data.

• Organize supplier review meetings, gather information, document decisions, and monitor agreed actions.

• Analyze supplier reporting to validate SLAs, pricing, and key performance indicators.

• Maintain issue logs, follow up on outstanding items, and escalate significant concerns as necessary.

• Comply with internal standards, policies, and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.

• 2-3 years of experience in procurement-related roles.

• Strong skills in planning, organization, analysis, and problem-solving.

• Capability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, virtual, and dynamic setting.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Proficient in MS Office Excel, including the ability to create and manipulate pivot tables.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Familiarity with eSourcing and eBuying tools.

• Knowledge of SharePoint.

• Strong analytical skills with the capability to convert findings into actionable plans.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and key stakeholders.

• Proven ability to influence successfully within a matrix environment and establish effective business partnerships.

• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

• Certification as a Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 80% coverage for Health, Dental, and Vision.

• Paid time off.

• Eligibility for the RRSP Program.

• Remote work opportunities.