Delivery Manager/ Sourcing Manager

(m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project

Zug

Start date: asap

Reference number: 895550/1

• Strategic procurement initiatives - Deployment of strategic procurement initiatives within a manufacturing network ensuring a focus on efficiency, compliance, and the quality of customer service
• Understand end-user requirements as received directly or indirectly
• Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request
• Coordination of the sourcing process (RfIs, RfQs, RfPs) for the delivery of sourcing activity, incl. the application of eSourcing tools
• Support the implementation of new processes, policies, and technologies and execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible
• Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards, and operating procedures to maintain the organization-s right to operate
• Maintain information flows - Responsible for maintaining strong information flows back to the Category Management teams
• Monitor targets and KPIs - Ensure that Direct Procurement Operations targets and metrics on customer service are delivered
• Track and monitor these metrics where required, and escalate issues as they arise

• University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification 
• Business level fluency in English and German
• Professional procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying
• Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs 
• Experience with enterprise systems and procure to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired 
• Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
• Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
• Desirably professional purchasing (e.g. CIPS, ISM) or Finance related licenses or certifications

• Dynamic and innovative market environment
• A very renowned company