Tactical Buyer

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Working knowledge of a global procurement strategy within a large corporation.
• Background in one or more of the following indirect categories : Professional services, Facilities, MRO, Marketing, Engineering, Information Technology, Software, Sales, Human Resources.
• Analytical skills, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Communication skills, able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Collaboration and teaming techniques.
• Ability to perform in a matrix organization.
• Time management, ability to prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
• Knowledge of Business Organization and Processes, Work instructions.
• Business Control Requirements.
• Customer satisfaction skills / client-facing skills.
• Ability to complete staff-work to a high standard.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Experience in managing global sourcing initiatives.
• Exposure to procurement ERP, CLM, and Technology Insights.
• Knowledge of procurement analytics or category strategy development.
• Certification in procurement / supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
• Experience working in global sourcing environments and matrix organizations.
• Client-facing experience across APAC, EU, and North America regions.

Skills Required

Ariba, Coupa, Sap, Contracting