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. Leads Country RFPs.How will you do it?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)Facilitates contract management by assisting the Category Manager and Senior Buyers with SOW review or contract negotiation. This includes loading and administering Contracts within our preferred CLM tool.Drives Spend under Contract in Ariba. Supports gameplan to increase spend under contract.Quotes services or materials using our preferred e-quoting tool as guided by the Category Mgmt team. Configuration and set up, scenario execution.Negotiation workbook buildAnalyzes quotes and assists in the RFP Analysis for Indirect Categories, as part of the overall RFP Management activities.Researches the Category and provides Market Intelligence to the Category Manager, to enable Economics analytics (for example understanding the impact of labor inflation in the category).Generates financial/savings reporting using our preferred tool (Wave).Engages and enables training of our Indirect Stakeholders on how to effectively engage with the team and how to utilize our solutions/agreements.Supplier pre-qualification (potential suppliers for sourcing)Support JCI Supplier Business Continuity program (SBC) by deploying actions to reach category targetsOther Procurement duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in related field.+3 years of relevant experience in Indirect Procurement. Prior experience in Logistics it's a must.Deep understanding of RFx processes. General understanding of a Source-To-Pay process.Basics of contract lifecycle management principles. Demonstrate ability to read through an SOW and contracts.Strong MS Office and advanced excel or VBA skills required.Microsoft Power Apps (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) or other data tools preferred.Strong analytical skills and business judgment.Given the global nature of the role, candidates must show strong English written and communication skills.APICS training or certification is a plus.Proven experience working with KPIs and metricsAbility to drive continuous improvement, by identifying opportunities, streamlining processes and utilizing Lean/Quality tools to reduce waste and maximize throughput.Capability to learn and understand the business and the assigned categories, to develop business judgment, which will allow the candidate to better execute and generate value for JCI.
