23 feb
SGS
Xico
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**Company Description**We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company.
We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity.
Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.This role is focused on following up and supporting countries Procurement & Real Estate departments to achieve their targets and constantly improve, while staying aligned with SGS Procurement & Real Estate agenda.
**Qualifications** Responsibilities**:- Own the implementation of global initiatives and adherence to the yearly plan and savings- Drive efforts to improve procurement data accuracy in the chosen spend and reporting systems in the entire region- Own the regional governance and adherence to the regional plan established with regional FD and MD- Own the arbitrage between global initiatives and local initiatives especially where contracts are more beneficial for SGS as a group instead of the country/ region- Animate, coach and align assigned countries teams on Global and Local Procurement & Real estate agendas- Active partnering in countries, including participation to local management team meetings and local Procurement committees when relevant- Engage frequently with respective local and regional finance managers- Align and validate countries targets year on year- Monthly follow-up with all assigned countries- Provide mentoring, coaching and intelligence as required on categories to support pipeline development and execution- Validate reported savings and take accountability for countries performances- Ensure consistency of global and local Procurement & Real Estate activities- Evaluate,
implement and lead if approved the creation of a Strategic Sourcing Hub in a given strategic location of the Latin America geography.
**Additional Information**- University degree in Business Administration, Procurement or Supply Chain- Proven strong negotiation and contractual experience, both at strategic and operational levels- Very good understanding of contract laws and standard forms of contracts- Strategic thinker but also hands-on - "roll up the sleeves" mentality is crucial- Strong Leadership, Influencing and Change Management skills to work in a matrix organization- Clear and fast thinker able to talk "stakeholder language" and convince them- Entrepreneurial skills, allowing to take independent decisions when appropriate- Pragmatic, self-starter,
efficient and highly driven by objectives- Strong but diplomatic personality with high ambitions, able to build trust, respect and confidence- Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities, interacting, and adjusting to diverse cultures and time-zones- Full fluency in English and Spanish.
Portuguese is a plus
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