Global Procurement Manager

vor 4 Wochen


Geneva, Schweiz FINDERS SA Vollzeit

Client:

A global financial institution with a rich legacy spanning nearly 100 years. Our Client's mission is to improve people's lives through successful investing. They believe in diverse perspectives and innovative thinking, which drive their success across continents.

A company that Finders know very well, thus able to explain the culture and core values, to any potentially suitable applicant.

Position:

A superb career opportunity within a leading global, investment management company for an experienced procurement operations specialist (services) from the financial industry. Our Client provides one of the best working environments in the world, as well as a structured career path. The chance to work with really nice people as part of a close-knit team.

As part of Global Institutional Operations, this subject matter expert role, with the Strategic Sourcing team, will be responsible for leading and overseeing Procurement Operations.  You will be essentially making recommendations for Buying Channels based on analysis of contract and purchasing requirements at a strategic level, with impact on the Global Financial Services operations as well as the Business across Europe and Asia. As part of a small team of 3 in Geneva, working closely with a larger team in the US, you will independently lead end to end projects and initiatives with internal and external stakeholders. In summary, this role will involve a generalist procurement expertise across a range of procure-to-pay capabilities and technologies, including the review and renewal of contracts as well as oversight and guidance. Acting as a real business partner to upscale the procurement for Europe and Asia, making it "state of the art".

Primary responsibilities, to include, but not limited to:

Procurement Operations

· Procures commodity products and services, on behalf of the Group

· Lead cross-functional operational procurement activities with complex elements such as dynamic customer bases, complex business requirements, complex contract terms and conditions, and/or high business priority

· Lead operational vendor master maintenance activities and continuous improvement of the same 

· Serve as subject matter expert and is independently accountable for the following processes - Procure-to-Pay, lead training activity for internal/external stakeholders in the use of digital procurement platform and business process as well as resolving issues of same, identify opportunities and considerations for P-card expansion and makes recommendations, lead catalog administration capability and complex supplier catalogs on the digital procure-to-pay platform

Provide leadership for Sourcing Operations Team Strategy

· As a Subject Matter Expert, you will develop, recommend, and champion continuous improvement efforts

· Provide expertise and mentors others

Reporting

· Provide thought leadership around operational reporting enhancements to develop reports and incorporate into day-to-day operational processes

Profile:

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance or Business Studies for example
  • At least 5 years' experience within procurement operations for services - indirect procurement exposure within the financial industry preferred but not a must
  • In-depth knowledge of processes such as Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Invoicing and Asset Creation
  • Strong experience in mass contract review for a very large amount of vendors across multiple countries - negotiations, renewals etc (in English)
  • A collaborative team player, with sense of stewardship - a real "business partner"
  • High degree of proficiency in the utilization of SAP technology a must - Ariba Contracts, P2P, P2O etc
  • Track record in managing projects within a high spend environment globally at a strategic level
  • Results-driven, able to manage complexity, persuade, influence, instill trust and take decisions
  • Familiar with DORA an advantage
  • Fluent/bilingual English; other languages a plus such as French
  • Happy to relocate to Geneva for compelling reasons, if not already based locally

"I can lead a full life."

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you're raising a family, you're passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, our Client will give you the resources that can set you up for success. 




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