We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

As a member of the Global Procurement & Real Estate team, this role is focused 50% on organizing and managing sourcing projects across multiple categories based on defined priorities and sourcing plan, and 50% on supporting the team on admin tasks, especially on data & analysis management, training support and progress monitoring of support initiatives. 
Following the competitive selection process, this role also focuses on contract negotiations, implementation and follow-up. In addition, this person is responsible for preparation and execution of the full sourcing process.

More specifically: 

Primary Responsibilities: Sourcing, Negotiating, Contracting and Supplier Management

• Actively prepares data input from relevant sources for annual pipeline development.
• Participates in development of annual pipeline of sourcing projects.
• Prepares and executes sourcing projects in line with SGS processes and best practices, this includes but is not limited to: Data collection and analysis, scoping, suppliers identification, RFP documentation preparation, evaluation of suppliers submissions and analysis in order to give recommendations at TCO level to stakeholders for the next steps.
• Is accountable for sourcing projects delivery and related timelines.
• Ensures the tenders are executed in the way that they deliver best value (price / product or service), with minimum risk to our affiliates and suppliers commit to comply with SGS code of conduct.
• Manages contract negotiations.
• Actively follow up on implementation of sourcing projects outcomes.
• Reviews suppliers performance based on agreed KPIs and SLAs on regular bases.
• Assist business when required in the operational supplier relationship management.
• Proactively uses SGS procurement tools (sourcing, projects/savings reporting, contract database, etc.).

Primary Responsibilities: Support

• Actively monitors and reports progress on projects implemented by the Support Team (i.e. Training Programs, Reports on Sustainability Targets, Risk Monitoring, etc.) identifying non-compliance or delays and proactively setting mitigation actions to ensure full deployment.
• Produces data set for analysis to support the reporting team.
• Collaborates in the team with admin tasks to facilitate implementation of different initiatives.

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Proven sourcing experience.
• Understanding of contract laws and standard forms of contracts.
• At least three years of experience in a strategic Procurement role in a multinational organization.
• Entrepreneurial skills, allowing to take independent decisions when appropriate, always in alignment with the line manager.
• Clear and fast thinker able to talk “stakeholder language” and convince them; Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls
• Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities, interacting and adjusting to diverse cultures and time-zones.
• Ability to negotiate in English is a must. Another language a plus.
• Very good Excel and data management skills.
• Good stakeholder & change management capability.
• Strategic thinker but also hands-on. Roll up the sleeves mentality is required.
• Pragmatic, self-starter, efficient and highly driven by objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal communications and presentation skills.
• Teamwork and oriented to internal customer service.
• Detail and process-oriented, and analytical with strong work organization capability.
• Ability to work fully virtually with teams, stakeholders and suppliers.

• This position will be based at our offices in Madrid with the possibility to work from home 50% of your time. 

A career at SGS enables you to collaborate in an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork, and flourish in an environment where people respect and help each other to grow and succeed. Expand and enrich your career through endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise and fulfill your potential.