Specifications
Description of Knowledge / Skill etc.
Desirable or Essential
A.Education
General
Professional
Bachelor’s in civil engineering or equivalent degree
CIPS Level 3 /4
BA Essential
CIPS preferred
B.Experiences
(Years & Type)
Industry
Regional
Functional
Successful, multi-year track record in a procurement organization.
15 years + Strategic sourcing/category management.
Essential
C.Knowledge & Skills
Technical
Managerial
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills – able to construct/execute multiple complex analyses simultaneously.
Good planning/project management skills – able to develop comprehensive workable issue sets in complex situations.
Strong negotiating skills
Quick study – able to gain a fact based understanding of current supplier base, supplier economics and major trends in relevant markets
Superior communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in MS Office: Excel e.g. Pivot table, VLOOKUP.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to Set Operation KPIs & Manage Based on KPIs
Market Research & Market Intelligence on Allocated Categories
Finalize Long Term Plans for allocated category
Collaboration Business Relationship & SRM
Stakeholder Management (Relationship Management)
Demand Management
Contract Renewal Planning
Risk Management
Sustainability Driven
Technology Driven
Spend Management
Change Management
Essential
D.Behavioral Competencies
Thinking Related
People Related
Self Related
Passion for reducing costs – exhibits high energy and the enthusiasm to establish a new approach to sourcing.
Distinctive leadership – willing to make tough/unpopular decisions, but well respected by internal and external
business leaders
Comfortable with conflict – willingness to challenge “conventional” thinking
Self starter and independent worker – able to juggle priorities
Able to work in a dual reporting matrix environment and aggressively take the lead on implementation of savings opportunities that affect numerous lines of business
Essential