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Job Description:

Job summary

This opportunity within One UPS Procurement is a Full-time Supervisor level position reporting to a respective Procurement Category Manager. Service Partner Procurement executes Procurement strategy related to the commercial and compliance aspects of UPS’ business relations with outside service providers (OSPs) in a predefined markets and geos.

In this position she/he manages proactively the supplier lifecycle in close cooperation with internal stakeholders. Procurement Supervisor is responsible for market research, financial analysis, tender preparation and execution, compensation negotiations and contract management following the UPS guidelines. This position requires a high level of analytical and communication skills.

Job description in detail

Initiation and execution of vendor sourcing activities to identify potential business partners for UPS.

Understand the country/business unit needs and priorities in terms of growth, needed capacity and operational framework in order to prioritize and secure OSP services on the market.Promote outside recruitment channels and monitor vendor incoming leads.Apply pre-defined vetting process on potential candidatesCapture and communicate vetted candidates with stakeholdersConduct Request for Proposal/Quotation (RFP/RFQ) to select best value for money solutions for UPS.

Identification of saving opportunities

Analysis of spend data to identify saving potentialsParticipation in function meetings.Provide overview of ongoing and planned procurement activitiesGain knowledge in regards to stakeholder’s needs and discuss potential sourcing initiativesObserve market trends to react on altered market conditionsMarket analyses to reveal saving opportunitiesInternetTrade pressTrade fairs

Supplier analysis and control

Review key supplier’s performanceDevelop KPI with stakeholdersSupplier selection for upcoming sourcing eventsHistorical experienceCreditworthinessSupplier’s portfolioReputationReview supplier invoices to ensure adherence to negotiated contractsIncrease and optimize the control of all types of expendituresDetermine supplier business criticality and impact on UPS performance in cooperation with internal stakeholders

Negotiation, Awarding and Contracting

Negotiation of contract conditions with suppliersAnalysis and negotiation of compensation increase requests by OSPsReview contracts to ensure adherence to contract compliance procedures and guidelinesInitiate and execute E-Bidding eventsAwarding business to suppliers in cooperation with stakeholders

Annual procurement plan

Yearly saving initiative planningReview procurement plan results and develop action plans (CAP) in case of deviations.Follow up on CAP activities 

Procurement Reporting

Timely and accurate reporting of achieved results (Cost Saving worksheets, Deliver Report, Coupa Report)Preparation and presentation of initiatives

From our future partner we expect

Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent - requiredVery good Turkish and English skills in speaking, reading and writing. Any other language is an advantage.High communication and presentation skills needed to build up and develop strong negations acumen.Strong analytical skills and good command of Excel.General understanding of UPS Small Package core operational processes.General understanding of UPS OSP business model.Experience and proven track of exposure to commercial negotiation with vendors and/or customers.Willingness to travel and meet incumbent and new potential vendors.Leaderships skills.

Employee Type:

Permanent

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