職位描述
The Senior Procurement Specialist-CoE Contracting is expected to develop strong business relationships with customers (internal and external) typically at a mid-management or higher level. They must analyze and understand complex customer requirements in order to provide professional advice and ongoing support to meet their business and strategic requirements. The Senior Procurement Specialist-CoE Contracting provides in-depth specialized procurement knowledge especially related to the proper development, negotiation and execution of robust complex global contracts and Statements of Work (SOW), and maintains ongoing commercial relationships between PAREXEL and its key suppliers. The Senior Procurement Specialist-CoE Contracting will also play a leading role in supplier management, working closely with suppliers to develop business relationships that help facilitate a more streamlined approach to sourcing while ensuring through negotiation that price competitiveness and high levels of service are maintained. The Senior Procurement Specialist-CoE Contracting should have the ability to initiate and develop advanced procurement/business related ideas, determine the optimum course of action for success, particularly in respect to collaborating and seeking agreement with all interested parties using influencing skills. They are also expected to share with their less experienced colleagues their own knowledge and experiences and lead by example. In addition, the Senior Procurement Specialist-CoE Contracting may provide a team leader role which would include providing day-to-day oversight and mentoring of other Procurement Specialists or Associates
*Job Qualifications : Skills:? Advanced knowledge of procurement principles, theories and processes.? Ability to work on complex procurement problems and provide high quality and/or innovative solutions.? Excellent analytical, problem solving, reporting skills.? Proven effective cross-functional business team experience.? Strong negotiation skills with the ability to effect strategic direction.? Proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others.? Demonstrated ability to meet goals and deadlines.? Strong organizational, time management and creative skills.? Strong process and project management skills.? Continuous improvement mindset and methodology.? Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.Knowledge and Experience: ? Purchasing experience (strategic Sourcing/Procurement, Category Management, Contract Management and Supplier Performance Management) typically gained over 4 – 8 years.? Extensive experience supporting those at the mid to executive level.? Exposure to global operations and/or professional services.? Exposure to senior executive external client relationships.Education:? High School Diploma/A Levels/HND or equivalent experience.? Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.? Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) or appropriate Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) certification or equivalent qualification required.? Strong English language (written and verbal) skills.? Ability to speak, write, and read a second language preferred.
