Strategic Sourcing Analyst Alcobendas

Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Alcobendas

Job Purpose:A leading group in the aviation industry is looking for a "Strategic Sourcing Analyst" to be based in Madrid, Spain. Responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing process and the implementation category strategy in relation to goods and services. Working with stakeholders (inside and outside of Group Procurement) to standardise/simplify specifications, define sourcing strategy, analyse RFP output, negotiate commercial terms and contract agreement drafting. Provide coverage to all sourcing processes globally within the category with key objectives being savings, cash improvement, transaction automation, e-Sourcing, Supply base rationalisation, Risk mitigation and ensuring contractual coverage. Accountabilities:Implement category plan strategy as defined by Head of Category and Category Leads by leading the end-to-end sourcing process. Negotiate with suppliers on all commercial terms (including remote and in-person negotiations). Draft agreements using contractual templates of the company or supplier contracts (with support from the legal team of the company). Work with stakeholders and the Procurement team to prepare RFP specs and structure, agree suppliers, milestones and evaluation criteria. Provide guidelines/methodology to Procurement team for RFP analysis. Develop and manage defined communication channel(s) and/or stakeholder groups (within and outside of Group Procurement). Provide governance and decision-making related to external spend with the supply base. Lead specification simplification and alignment activities across all group companies. Provide commercial innovation to internal stakeholders through interaction with the supply base. Work seamlessly with other functions within the Procurement Operations Centre team (POC) to manage the entire sourcing process; Supplier Intelligence, Procurement team and Planning. Work with suppliers to grow and develop supplier markets. Maintain regular contact with customers and other stakeholders. Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:Proven negotiation record in the multinational environmentExperience in legal contract draftingStrong aptitude and knowledge across full commodity lifecycle and awareness of market trends and suppliersStrong business and financial acumen with ability to evaluate, analyse and solve problemsAbility to influence, align diverse views and gain consensus, providing clarity and direction on what is to be achieved and break down barriers that get in the way of effective team workingAbility to prioritise, maintain clear focus and provide direction in constant ambiguity and change, using knowledge, judgment, resilience and courage to resolve conflicting priorities and manage crisesAbility to operate effectively in an environment with tight deadlines and finite resource and uncertaintyCommitment to service excellence and process improvementLanguage skills: English mandatory, Spanish as an assetOther:Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site/location environment.