What do you do?This role assists category managers in performing a range of activities associated with RFP/ system configuration, sourcing of goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements and price constraints.How will you do it?o Generates and leads Initiatives to improve our YOY Savings and Trade Working Capital (TWC)o Supports CM and performs a range of activities associated with sourcing goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements and price constraints (RFx's, Payment Term negotiations, etc)o Reviews, approves, or rejects Purchase Requisition through Ariba. Ensures that PRs are compliant with our Global Procurement policy and that the information in the PR enables future analysis for spend management/enhancement.o Facilitates contract management by assisting the Category Manager with SOW review or contract negotiation. This includes administrating and increasing spend under contract within our preferred CLM tool.o Quotes services or materials using our preferred e-quoting tool as guided by the Category Mgmt team.Analyzes quotes and assists in the RFx Analysis for Indirect Categories, as part of the overall RFx Management activities.o Research the category and provides market intelligence to the Category Manager, to enable Economics analytics.o Generates financial/savings reporting using our preferred tool (Wave).o Engages and enables training of our Indirect Stakeholders on how to effectively engage with the team and how to utilize our solutions/agreements.o Supplier pre-qualification (potential suppliers for sourcing).o Analyze spend data at a part number level to identify cost reduction, standardization, or simplification opportunities. This will include troubleshooting data gaps and data integrity issues.o Other Procurement duties as assigned.Qualificationso Bachelor's degree in related field.o +3 years of relevant experience in Indirect Procurement. Prior experience in Professional Services, Logistics it's a must.o Deep understanding of RFx processes. General understanding of a Source-To-Pay process.o Basics of contract lifecycle management principles. Demonstrate ability to read through an SOW and contracts.o Strong MS Office and advanced excel or VBA skills required.o Microsoft Power Apps (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) or other data tools preferred.o Strong analytical skills and business judgment.o Given the global nature of the role, candidates must show strong English written and communication skills.o APICS training or certification is a plus.o Proven experience working with KPIs and metricso Ability to drive continuous improvement, by identifying opportunities, streamlining processes and utilizing Lean/Quality tools to reduce waste and maximize throughput.o Capability to learn and understand the business and the assigned categories, which will allow the candidate to better execute and generate value for JCI.
