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Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day.
We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business - delivering on our promise of a superior client experience.
This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.
We are seeking a motivated Indirect Sourcing Manager to join our Strategic Alliances Team to:
- Category Strategy: Define and implement comprehensive category strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Identify cost optimization opportunities, analyze market trends and define sourcing strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
- Supplier relationship management: Build relationship with key suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance and implement supplier development initiatives to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets.
- Contract management: Develop and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Negotiate favorable terms and conditions and drive contract renewals or amendments as necessary.
- Stakeholder collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, to understand technical specifications, requirements and quality standards.
- Continuous improvement: Implementation of process improvements and the introduction of further methods and processes.
Essential functions:
- Analyze expenditures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Identify opportunities within processes and develop category strategy.
- Execute and analyze RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes for indirect categories such as services, courier, furniture, events, consulting, etc.




- Manage projects by creating timelines aligned with relevant stakeholders.
- Implement a supplier selection process and communicate it to areas.
- Strengthen relationships with strategic suppliers and develop new options.
- Implement a supplier evaluation process.
- Generate, update, and manage legal contracts.
- Maintain continuous and effective communication with key stakeholders.
- Standardize ways of working with key stakeholders.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business administration or Engineering.
- +8 years working in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement
- Experience in category management or 7 steps sourcing process.
- Experience working with indirect sourcing categories.
- Proficient in English (written and spoken)
- Advanced Excel skills
Knowledge and Competencies
- Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinker and proactive approach to program solving.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptability and resilience
What's in it for You
- A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
- Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
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