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Budapest, HUN
Hybrid
Senior
Our partner is the world's largest humanitarian network, which has been carrying out its activities successfully around the world for more than 100 years. With the help of a dedicated workforce, they are continuously working on further succession, so their Digitalization and IT Department is now expanding to further support global projects and core activities.
· Ensure full accountability for delivering best value for money for the categories assigned.
· Develop sourcing strategy and sourcing options; design and align strategic sourcing and procurement practices in alignment with the best value for money approach and support IFRC in delivering the objectives of the IFRC Supply Chain Strategy and Workplan. Drive supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements globally. Meet the set KPI targets.
· Ensure that local/regional strategies are integrated and in alignment with the global category
· approach and stakeholder requirements.
· For the Vehicle/Fleet category, in co-operation with the Head of Fleet and Dubai GFU team, develop a sourcing strategy, make market assessments, benchmarking, lead the discussions with the possible suppliers, manage the procurement process and long-term Framework Agreements (FA) establishments in alignment with the Supply Chain Strategy; develop a mechanism of handling longterm Agreements, including amendments (especially extension of model lists) within the validity of the Agreements with the involvement of legal and in alignment with the IFRC regulations.
· For other possible categories, co-operation with the relevant technical department and requestors, Global Supply Chain, Global Operational Procurement, Regions in developing sourcing strategy, managing procurement processes, and as per need establishing long-term Agreements in alignment with the actual Supply Chain Strategy and Workplan.
· Manage the whole process of Framework Agreement call-off orders within the core categories assigned to this role, including quote requests, PO placement, monitoring, and supporting the finance with the payment process.
· Align stakeholders (global and regional) for the implementation of the sourcing strategy through focused change management programs.
· Ensure that the different regions execute the sourcing strategy and actions as required and agreed. Where compliance is an issue, find and eliminate root causes.
· As a part of Supplier Relationship Management, support the operational procurement team with supplier negotiations and implement supplier development programs to promote sustainability.
· Understand regional industry trends, suppliers’ capabilities, and, with strong sourcing and supply chain expertise, support the relevant projects of the sites and regions.
· Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers.
· Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and benchmarking analysis.
· Significant external supplier-based knowledge must be applied, specifically leveraging the
· understanding of suppliers’ cost drivers and pricing strategies. Guide the management of key supplier relationships to ensure collaborative innovation are captured.
· Initiate and manage the RFx and procurement processes as defined by the strategy (Highly complex and/or large spend).
· Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities at global and regional level for the categories assigned to the role, with consideration to quality, cost, speed and service requirements, market conditions, risks and exposures, competitive landscape, and projected changes.
· Provide regular reports and updates, including local, regional and/or global governing bodies (councils) as required.
· Support the Procurement Technical Review process and based on needs, perform technical reviews of procurement files submitted by the Regions and Global Hubs, for compliance and approval.
About the role:
Our partner seeks a Senior Officer in Global Strategic Sourcing to lead and execute sourcing strategies across key categories—primarily Vehicles and Fleet—with additional IT and indirect procurement involvement. This position is crucial in delivering the best value for money, ensuring supply efficiency, contract compliance, and supplier performance, and supporting sustainability and risk mitigation efforts.
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