Procurement Sourcing Specialist with Italian - Warsaw, Polska - Publicis Re:Sources Global

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Summary

The Sourcing Associate for Italy is responsible for sourcing and procuring services and materials, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. In addition, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that procurement strategies align with business goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong background in procurement, excellent project management skills, and a proven track record of delivering results.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage discovery and preparation of RFP/RFI/RFQ as required using the approved Procurement toolkit documentation and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities
• Support the implementation of procurement strategies that optimise the cost, quality, and delivery of goods and services
• Manage procurement process for goods and services, including vendor selection, price negotiation, and contract management to achieve the best value for the organisation.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and reliability to ensure the best value for the organisation.
• Monitor & Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor market trends and potential research suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor spending trends, identify potential new sourcing initiatives and avenues for supplier consolidation or rationalisation, analyse options, and provide recommendations for initiatives to be included in the business plan.
• Assist in developing and implementing procurement strategies to support business goals and objectives.
• Liaise with the Vendor Management team to ensure continuity of supply/service and risk management of strategic contracts, ensuring that the delivery matches the objectives and deliverables in the contract schedules.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business administration, CIPS or supply chain management, finance, or a related discipline.
• Must have a minimum of two years of experience and a demonstrated ability to manage strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Having experience in handling contracts in IT, Professional Services, Travel or Production (Media) is considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management skills
• Sound financial analytical skills and a good understanding of contract law
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions.
• Awareness of regulation and legislation on the markets involved.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team/hybrid environment.
• A proven team player with impeccable attention to detail and the ability to prioritise deliverables aligned with organisational strategy.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Completely literate in English and Italian