# Delivery Manager/ Sourcing Manager #
(m/f/d)
Freelance/temporary employment for a project
Zug
Start date: asap
Reference number: 895550/1
### Responsibilities ###
* Strategic procurement initiatives - Deployment of strategic procurement initiatives within a manufacturing network ensuring a focus on efficiency, compliance, and the quality of customer service
* Understand end-user requirements as received directly or indirectly
* Leverage the applicable category guidance documents and procurement knowledge to determine the best method for driving value in meeting the request
* Coordination of the sourcing process (RfIs, RfQs, RfPs) for the delivery of sourcing activity, incl. the application of eSourcing tools
* Support the implementation of new processes, policies, and technologies and execute support requests, applying continuous improvement methodologies where possible
* Ensure compliance to applicable policies, standards, and operating procedures to maintain the organization-s right to operate
* Maintain information flows - Responsible for maintaining strong information flows back to the Category Management teams
* Monitor targets and KPIs - Ensure that Direct Procurement Operations targets and metrics on customer service are delivered
* Track and monitor these metrics where required, and escalate issues as they arise
### Profile ###
* University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification
* Business level fluency in English and German
* Professional procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying
* Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
* Experience with enterprise systems and procure to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired
* Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
* Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of contract documentation, templates and processing tools (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
* Desirably professional purchasing (e.g. CIPS, ISM) or Finance related licenses or certifications
### Benefits ###
* Dynamic and innovative market environment
* A very renowned company