Description
A new contract opportunity for a Contracts and Sourcing Advisor has arisen, you will be working for a global law firm to provide the following core capabilities:
*Commercial guidance and support re the completion of supplier contracts, including, Facilities, IT, HR, etc.
*Guidance and support to a sourcing process. To include maintenance of in-house templates to reflect market changes
*To act as category advisor for HR; Marketing and others as necessary
Act as the focal point to Business Services, to assist in the completion of supplier contracts. This will involve drafting; negotiation with suppliers; engagement with both internal and external legal specialists as appropriate.
Provide dedicated support to all sourcing exercises carried out within Business Services:
*Ensure compliance to Strategic Sourcing process and guidelines as appropriate
*Creation of RFI's/RFP's to support projects or business lines as required across Business Services
*Provide the focal point for submission of RFP's and to co-ordinate responses and supplier evaluation
*Act as sourcing advisor to a variety of categories, likely to include HR, Marketing (but not IT, Facilities or Information Resources)
*Develop good working relationships with business stakeholders including Category leads; Legal & Compliance; external suppliers and Finance.
*Work with a business-focused approach in a consultative manner to solve business issues.
*Work in an organised and methodical approach, with the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure and achieve deadlines.
*Engage with suppliers in a manner that fosters positive relationships.
In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.
DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business