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Posted
06-Jul-2023
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Purchasing/Procurement
Location(s)
Stockholm - Stockholms lan - Sweden
Job Summary:
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for executing procurement strategy for the Client in Sweden. This role will work with the Client’s Procurement and Operation Team to deliver Client’s Procurement goals and objectives, ensure that best practice is adopted for the service categories and procurement processes, resulting in high standards of performance, delivery of financial targets, cost effectiveness and resource efficiency.
The candidate must have working knowledge of facility management sourcing of products and services categories i.e., construction, projects, various building services (janitorial, grounds, mail room services, food services, waste management, etc.), have experience in category management, supplier performance management and working on e-procurement platforms. The successful individual will also be a strong writer, good cost analyst, and capable presenter who can articulate their proposition to key stakeholders. This individual will act as the subject matter expert for all areas relating to procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will lead and implement Client’s sourcing activities (from strategy development to implementation of procurement initiatives to contract management/ compliance and supplier management) in Sweden. The major responsibility of this role includes but not limited to:
Category/ Procurement Strategy
- Developing and communicating procurement vision, strategy, and roadmaps that are aligned with Client’s strategies and objectives.
- Creating and delivering procurement plan across Sweden based on market dynamics, Client’s objectives, and scope/ cost benchmarking.
- Bringing in innovation and industry best practices in delivering the services
Procurement Process
- Leading the delivery of an end-to-end procurement process which significantly contributes to Client’s financial and procurement objectives i.e., savings, supplier rationalization, improving diversity, etc.
- Tendering of services including collaboration with a cross functional Team to develop service scope, preparation of bid documents, bid evaluation and levelling, response summaries, negotiation, and recommendation
- Pricing analysis/benchmarking
- Supporting transition of procurement initiatives including creating communications for suppliers & stakeholders
- Developing category budgets
Supplier Performance Management (SPM)
- Working with identified ‘Key’ suppliers to improve their performance
- Driving continuous improvement (CI) with Key suppliers to support cost reduction and value enhancement targets
- Tracking and monitoring supplier KPIs
- Building internal customer satisfaction through feedback and corrective action mechanisms.
- Leading Supplier Business Reviews
Compliance Management
- Ensuring Client’s governance/ compliance processes are adhered to throughout the procurement processes
- Driving/supporting implementation of new procurement systems and processes in the organization.
- Leading and delivering the legal/ethical compliance and governance of sourcing activities and supplier partner relationships.
Skills, Experience and Qualification required:
- Substantial experience of providing strategic leadership and direction within a large and complex organisation.
- Ambitious and driven to succeed
- Superior influencing and communication skills.
- Able to work with and influence a broad range of customers, stakeholders and supplier staff at senior levels.
- Proven capability in effectively leading, organizing, motivating and developing people in a matrix-managed organization.
- A passion for delivering tangible and measurable results.
- Strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of identifying and delivering substantial savings.
- Proficient analytical skills and a measured approach to decision making.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to maximize the short-term position while building long term productive relationships.
- Experience of the FM services and in-depth knowledge of the supply chain.
- Able to plan and manage multiple work programs effectively.
- College and/or University level qualifications.
- Related experience on procurement of facility management services and supplies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to Clients. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.
- Deep understanding of cost of service and market dynamics. Ability to conduct advanced financial analysis, budgeting
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of database reporting. Familiarity with use of e-procurement & contracts management tools and platforms.
Note: All applicants must submit a CV in English
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