About the position
CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you 'Dare to Grow' with us? We are seeking a dedicated IT Global PMO Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- Managing direct procurement processes, including the purchasing or obtaining of raw materials, resources, goods, and services for manufactured goods.
- Evaluating and strategic sourcing of potential suppliers.
- Maintaining advantageous relationships with suppliers and managing disputes.
- Monitoring supplier performance for optimal business operations performance.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and laws.
- Devising initiatives to drive procurement performance for outsourced activities.
- Collaborating with internal departments to ensure resourcing procurement needs are met.
- Managing procurement budgets, strategies, and payment processes.
- Managing the procure-to-pay process, including requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and paying for goods and services.
- Forecasting to predict future demand for goods, services, and purchase requisitions.
- Tracking key metrics and KPIs to reduce costs.
- Analyzing procurement data, conducting spend analysis, and preparing reports.
- Creating/updating/revising guides and manual for processes and procedures to be followed.
Requirements
- University Degree in IT or Business, or any other equivalent field.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in the similar field.
- Strong Communication skills - oral and written abilities are needed to build and sustain supplier relationships.
- Project management skills, ability to plan ahead, delegate, and evaluate progress.
- Negotiation skills - a core function of procurement involves pushing for favorable terms.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.
- Critical analysis - the ability to understand company standards and apply them.
- Problem-solving - a knack for analyzing challenges and exploring all possible solutions.
- Good knowledge of Vendor outreach, Inventory management, Contract negotiation.
- Strong influencing skills to gain commitment from others and foster collaboration.
- Must be an excellent team player.
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) would be a plus.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package in the industry.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
