Sourcing Associate

About the Role

Sourcing Execution

• Execute RFI, RFP, and RFQ events under sourcing lead guidance and in accordance with procurement policies.
• Prepare scopes of work, supplier questionnaires, evaluation criteria, tender packages, and event documentation.
• Manage supplier communications, coordinate questions and answers, and maintain sourcing event trackers in SAP Ariba.
• Ensure sourcing activities are accurately documented and completed within agreed timelines.

Supplier and Contract Management

• Research supplier markets and maintain current knowledge of assigned indirect and commercial indirect categories.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers using capability, compliance, and pricing information.
• Support contract drafting, review coordination, approval workflows, supplier onboarding, and due diligence.
• Maintain contract records and monitor renewals, expirations, performance milestones, and ethical sourcing compliance.

Analysis and Governance

• Analyze supplier proposals and prepare objective evaluation summaries for sourcing lead review.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and support the category savings pipeline.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, maintain data accuracy, and contribute to savings and preferred supplier initiatives.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and governance standards.

Collaboration

• Engage operational stakeholders and collaborate with category managers and supporting functions.
• Work with operational buyers in Central Finance to support execution and service delivery.
• Provide smooth handover of sourcing inputs and outputs for operational RFX execution.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• At least 4 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience is required.
• Experience across indirect categories is required.
• Experience in life sciences, professional services, or marketing and commercial environments is preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of Source-to-Contract processes, procurement guidelines, and supplier management principles.
• Proficiency with eSourcing tools, preferably SAP Ariba, and strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, presentation, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English is required.
• Experience with generative or agentic AI and enthusiasm for digital procurement improvements.

Benefits

• The benefits package includes competitive compensation and a performance annual bonus.
• Benefits include healthcare, life and accident insurance, employee assistance, learning platforms, and diversity programs.
• The company offers a flexible work environment including hybrid working, home internet and mobile phone reimbursements, and leave programs.

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