Supplier Engagement Manager
Location: Kraków, Poland
5083
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Relationship management interfacing with supply base, requiring balancing of interests to maintain mutually beneficial business outcomes.
- Guiding and supporting the clients and suppliers in MSP projects and initiatives, demand/consumption management strategies, and on-going support to deliver to forecasted and ad-hoc business needs and key performance goals
- Contract terms, development of negotiation strategies and supplier negotiation
- Risk assessments and mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and continuous cost and performance improvement activities
- Supply base optimization by providing suppliers with the requirements for success and the consequences of not meeting those requirements, measuring supplier performance against criteria, executing performance improvement plans, and adjusting the supply base based on performance and fluctuation in needs
- Plan and manage regularly scheduled supplier forums
- Source qualified suppliers and negotiate optimal contractual agreements, often complex and of high-value
- Build appropriate supplier relationships and drive rationalization strategies to maximize category leverage
- Drive continuous quality improvement, cost management, supplier base rationalization and enhanced supplier relationships
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/# OF STAFF: n/a
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Experienced in working with process management, continuous improvement and change management.
- Demonstrated ability to establish positive and strong working relationships with both internal and external clients.
- Must possess ability to identify solutions to complex situations and be flexible in responding to unexpected changes in client needs.
- Superior communication, facilitation, organization and negotiation skills, team building, leadership, training a plus
- Strong, sound business ethics are a must.
- Must possess ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment that is demanding of one’s time.
- Supplier and client focus
- Professional presence
- Ability to review and analyze data to determine required actions
- Ability to solve problems practically and deal with a variety of variables / manage multiple priorities on a continual basis
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent (B.S./B.A.) plus 3-8 years + combined experience in staffing and/or MSP/supplier management and procurement arena; or, equivalent years of combined education and professional experience
LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS (written & verbal): This position requires fluent English. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, clients, and the general public. German and / or Swedish would be an advantage.
COMPUTER/SYSTEM SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Working knowledge of computers including Windows environments, email, and the internet. Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio. Ability to quickly learn AgileOne proprietary technology.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: None required
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Minimal (less than 10%)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Office or home office based role with associated lifting of minimal equipment, sitting / standing, repetitive actions.
Other Job Compensation: This position is bonus and commission eligible.
Certifications/Licenses:
Polish Zloty
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REFERRAL AWARDS
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME offers counseling, resources, and referrals to help employees navigate various issues like stress, mental health, financial concerns, and more.
REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS FOR CORRECTION
GLASSES: 300 PLN
MEDICAL COVERAGE: Lux-Med, 100% employe-paid for employee only, family additions are employee-paid, eligible from 1st of the next month immediately.
LIFE INSURANCE: Nationale Netherlanden, 100% employer-paid for employee only, family additions are employee-paid.
Multikafeteria points, eligible from 1st of the next month immediately.
PENSION SCHEME: PPK Employee Capital Programme, employee contributes 2% and employer 1.5%, eligible immediately.
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Hours: Normal daytime business hours Monday through Friday
Time Zone: Europe/Warsaw
Day 1: Monday
Day 2: Tuesday
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Day 5: Friday