Sourcing Manager recruitment
Description:
- Identify and drive cost reductions, supplier consolidation, service delivery improvements, process efficiencies, risk mitigation and standardization across Citi businesses. Analyze business processes and determine opportunities achieved through influencing supply and demand of services
- Work closely with the key Global, Regional and Country stakeholders to identify, develop and drive strategies and cost reduction initiatives related to the expense categories across Asia Pacific and Singapore
- Implement initiatives and realize benefits to ensure assigned procurement save targets are met
- Represent Asia Pacific region and Singapore on all related Procurement initiatives
- Lead cross-funcational teams comprised of country centric Procurement managers and stakeholders from multiple business units in the development and execution of sourcing strategies, requests for proposal, supplier selection, negotiation and contracting processes
- Analyze supplier proposals, structure and negotiate supply agreements and manage supplier relations and performance
- Provide direction to country centric sourcing teams utilizing category specific sourcing best practices and maximizing enterprise leverage as appropriate. Work with global sourcing teams to leverage enterprise spend, best-practices and supplier relationships
- Establish strong supplier and business relationships
- Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of purchasing policies and procedures. Ensure full compliance with purchasing policies, procedures and standards, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations
Qualification:
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree from an accredited College or University, MBA preferred
- At least 8 years of previous business and Procurement experience. Certified Procurement Professional such as CPM or CIPS is a plus
- Direct experience with (input the category) categories is preferred
- Experience in leading strategic sourcing programs and program management
- Ability to interact with all levels of management in a professional and positive manner
- Excel in organizational, analytical, time management skills
- Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams, obtaining consensus
- Excellent interpersonal, communicaton, negotiation skills with strong influencing and persuasive talents
- Self-motivated, takes initiative and has the ability to effectively organize, multi-task and prioritize a wide array of initiatives. Has an aptitude for innovation
- Strong customer orientation; relevant sales experience will be considered
Key Sourcing Categories:-
- Marketing Print
- Statement print Rendition
- Production Equipment
Travel:-
- Travel across Asia Pacific countries is a requirement
At Citi, we groom the leaders of today and tomorrow. Take the opportunity to embark on a challenging, fulfilling and rewarding career with one of the world's most respected financial institutions now.
To apply, please click on the 'Apply Online' button below and search for Job ID 11043130.
September 22, 2009
• Tags: Investor Relations, PR careers in the Singapore, Sourcing Manager recruitment • Posted in: Financial