Lead - Procurement

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Job Description:

Job Description for Global Procurement Lead

Key Skills:

Analytical Skills, •Contract Management, •Supplier Relationship Management, •Cost optimization, •Budget & Forecasting • Invoice Processing, •Payable Management, •Inventory Management, •Bidding Management, •Quality Management, •Purchase Order Management, Techno -Procurement, Catalogue Management, Catalogue and non -Catalogue Purchase, Guided buying, PR and PO process understanding.

• Execute vendor creations or modifications,

• Reporting activities to support planned procurement and business operation,

System expertise:

• Knowledge of SAP (S2P Module, contract Management, S4 Hana)
• MS Office (word, excel, power point)
• Docu-sign

Role summary: Procurement Lead

The Procurement Lead will have accountability to purchase services and goods to support the Sun Life’s business across the enterprise.

What will you do?

• Procure services and goods for Sun Life from trusted vendors
• Raise error-free Purchase Requisition in SAP Ariba per business requirement, vendor contract and Finance requirement.
• Maintain and manage Purchase Orders by collaborating with business.
• Troubleshoot invoice issues with business and Accounts Payable team to ensure invoices are paid on time.
• Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers and support supplier onboarding process
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and train the procurement team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies
• Work closely with other departments to ensure procurement aligns with organizational goals and objectives.
• This is an the individual contributor role wherein person had to contribute majorly on the transaction level

What you need to succeed:

• University degree
• 5+ year experience working as Purchasing Assistant or Purchasing Coordinator
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g. SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa); knowledge in SAP Ariba is a plus
• Strong attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Positive and professional demeanor

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge of procurement processes
• Ability to act independently and support business partners through issue resolution process with suppliers.
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills
• Good MS Office skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of Experience with PR and PO process, vendor contracts and an understanding of third-party risk management, catalogue Management, etc.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Word). Prior Salesforce experience preferred, but not required.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Establishes good rapport with internal clients and external vendors to ensure good working relationships.

• Demonstrated analytical skills, including aptitude towards problem identification, resolution, and comprehension.
• Ability to manage work to fixed deadlines, and transparently and concisely report on work progress.

Job Category:

Office Administration

Posting End Date:

13/02/2025