SAP NS2 Supplier Relationship Management Expert-Newtown Square, PA (Newtown Square, PA, US, 19073) chez SAP Software Solutions | Business Applications and Technology

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SAP NS2 Supplier Relationship Management Expert-Newtown Square, PA

NS2 COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services. SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary of SAP.  At SAP NS2, we leverage best-in-breed technologies engineered by SAP to protect the lives, assets and information of Americans.  We offer SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.

This position requires access to customer data; Must be a U.S. citizen.  SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorship for this role.  All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer. 

Candidates local to Newtown Square PA are preferred and located within a commutable distance to Newtown Square working 3 days in the office.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Leads the strategic design and execution of the Supplier function between SAP NS2 and SAP SE. This may include leading 1 or more functions that are performed to meet SAP SE and SAP NS2 Supplier requirements and targets that result from agreed objectives or SAP internal policies/processes/guidelines.
• Serves as the conduit between SAP NS2 and SAP SE and will need to interface with the many local, regional, or global parent company counterparts (internal and external) to achieve desired results/services.
• Fosters continued process improvement for more efficient business results.
• Presents analysis/recommendations to senior management. Applies advanced Supplier Management knowledge to execute sourcing projects.
• Regarded as a subject matter expert, frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. 
• Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.
• Leads and provides expertise to procurement project teams and participates in purchasing cross functional initiatives.
• The following dimensions are relevant:
  • Expert in their field
  • Ambassador
  • Best Practice Creator
  • Coach / Knowledge Broker

Area 1: Project area leader

• Leads 1 or more complex projects where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
• Leads and executes NS2 projects in co-operation with internal strategic customers.
• Leads and provides expertise to procurement project teams and participates in purchasing cross functional initiatives.
• Follows sound project management practices.

Area 2: Delivers function expertise and provides operational support in his or her area of expertise Strategy: Supports according activities to ensure roll-out strategy into the organization.

• Responsible for proactively establishing service levels.
• Ensures customer satisfaction.

Policy:

• Oversees compliance to the SAP Global Purchasing Policy and all other specific policies
• Maintains all necessary documents to ensure transparency and audit compliance.

Sourcing:

• Executes selection, sourcing, implementation and development of global / regional suppliers with SAP SE.
• Follows strategic sourcing principles which include supporting supplier negotiations with SAP SE GPO in a virtual environment.
• Creates and manages NS2, regional and local contracts.
• Oversees NS2 preferred supplier lists.
• Supports vital Supplier Relationship Management.
• Oversees NS2 preferred supplier lists.
• Establish standards and requirements for procurement activities as well as supplier and customer management.

Reporting:

• Performs reporting for all Procurement related topics.

Savings:

• Supports the provision of the unit in order to drive savings and increase efficiencies.

Area 3: Provide training, reports and knowledge sharing in area of expertise

• According to their specified role Experts collect relevant information from all resources to transfer knowledge across organizational boundaries, support escalation management and support organizational learning as knowledge brokers. 

Area 4:  Establish and support internal NS2 guidelines for Supply Management that adhere to internal and governmental regulations

• Responsible to support the execution of the NS2 strategy and objectives.

Document NS2 strategies.

Experience and Education:

• University degree preferably in Business Administration, engineering or a related field or equivalent work experience.  A combination of equivalent work and life experience will be accepted in lieu of degree
• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent.

• 10+ years’ experience in procurement in the following areas: develop and execute complex sourcing strategies for a category or region, high value RFX execution, manage complex and high value requirements including complex pricing negotiations and understand and negotiate complex legal contract terms and conditions.

Professional Training and Certification:

• Professional certification in Supply Management or equivalent

Note: The job description is meant to be a guideline. It is not exhaustive, and we will expect the selected candidate to show flexibility and eagerness to undertake varied tasks and projects.

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Requisition ID: 437539  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid