Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company that creates opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help redefine lending practices, discover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics, and software. We also assist millions of people in achieving their financial goals and help them save time and money.
We operate across a variety of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many other industry segments.
We invest in people and advanced new technologies to unlock the power of data. As an FTSE 100 company, listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people in 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters is in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
Job Description
The Senior Buyer's primary responsibility is to provide support in the acquisition of goods and services to the different business units, ensuring the correct execution of Experian's global procurement policy.
Purpose of the role
The role focuses on ensuring the correct management of procurement processes, including supplier search, offer management, contract negotiation, preparation of contractual documents, maintenance of quality standards, reduction of supply chain risks, and generation of purchase orders.
Additionally, they will be responsible for indirect (non-core) purchases for two legal entities of the company, covering both Opex and Capex.
The analyst must ensure compliance with procurement policy and actively contribute to the generation of savings, efficiencies, and TVO projects that drive productivity.
Types of processes
RFP
Receipt of user requirement and scope analysis. Supplier search (invitation to participate and NDA signature). Support in RFP construction. Request for technical and economic proposals. Presentation of offers. Evaluation of bidders and support in decision-making. Feedback to participants. Negotiation (rates, validity, payment terms, billing, legal and compliance clauses, deliverables, and added value). Contracting (preparation and signature of contracts, policy management, vendor creation, and issuance of purchase order).
Contract Renewal
Notification to user about upcoming expirations. Scope review. Request for technical and economic proposal. Presentation of offer. Evaluation and adjustments. Negotiation of conditions. Contract formalization (document signature, policy management, and issuance of purchase order).
Role Responsibilities
Identify and execute efficiency opportunities that impact business productivity. Ensure correct documentation for the generation of purchase orders and exception management. Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and take corrective actions. Develop category strategies aligned with the market and business needs. Manage and resolve commercial incidents with users and suppliers.
Role Requirements
Communication and negotiation skills are required, high analytical capacity, management indicators handling, and experience in procurement best practices.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Professional in Logistics, Business Administration, International Business, or Industrial Engineering
- Intermediate-high English
- Office proficiency
- Oracle
- Tableau
- Desirable but not required: IronClad (contract management tool)
Education
- Professional degree in Logistics, Business Administration, International Business, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years in procurement in indirect categories. Experience working with different business areas. Knowledge of RFx processes at national and international level. Experience leading procurement projects and in contract negotiation.
Technical Knowledge
- Proficiency in Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Oracle, CLM tools, and Tableau.
Languages
- Intermediate-high English.
Competencies
- Negotiation, analytical thinking, teamwork under pressure, resourcefulness, problem-solving, assertive communication, empathy, flexibility, adaptability to change, ethics, and proactivity.
Role Importance
- The role is critical to the organization, as it ensures the correct acquisition of goods and services, enabling savings and efficiencies through appropriate negotiation strategies aligned with business needs.
Additional Information
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