Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Global Indirect Procurement 

Do you want to create value through sustainable supplier relationships? Do want to work with Procurement within the world's largest Jewelry company? And do you want to work in a fulfilling workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute – and where talents can grow? Then look no further!  

  

Leading sourcing projects across multiple indirect spend categories globally 

As Strategic Sourcing Manager in Global Indirect Procurement, you will get to work on high-impact sourcing projects across multiple spend areas where you will be in charge of ensuring an efficient and transparent sourcing process. 

  

In this position, you will be running several sourcing projects simultaneously, all with annual purchase value above 1 million DKK and you will therefore be expected to prioritize between tasks and plan smartly to ensure progress. You will be scoping, planning, and executing various sourcing projects across our indirect categories at Pandora according to our 6 sourcing steps. Spend categories span across packaging, furniture, services, media & marketing, logistics, retail services, etc. and thereby offer a good opportunity to get exposure to and explore various categories. 

  

As Sourcing Manager, you will drive the sourcing projects in close dialogue with the respective Global Category Manager and buying stakeholders across Pandora departments. Throughout all phases of the sourcing project, you will need to proactively communicate to the suppliers and to the key internal stakeholders who are the ultimate budget and decision takers. Accountabilities include:  

• Clarify scope and develop the project plan for the specific sourcing project incl. clear timelines, project governance, and deliverables 

• Analyse data and assemble specifications for the purchase in scope. This can include market analysis, benchmarking, supplier analysis, spend analysis, review of existing contracts, etc. 

• Develop sourcing strategy and prepare tender in our eSourcing software Scanmarket.  

• Support in the Legal review with our Legal department as needed. 

• Execute sourcing process in our e-sourcing software Scanmarket. This includes all supplier communication, evaluation of supplier responses, and preparation of internal decision material 

• Develop negotiation strategy and lead negotiations with suppliers 

• Promote Sustainability. Embed sustainability factors in the tender process, supplier selection criteria, and contract documents 

• Ensure Compliance. Ensure that various screenings are performed to make sure supplier is safe to work with – help protect Pandora 

• Contract signing process. Facilitate contract signing process as per our internal guidelines  

• On each project, document procurement value-add for internal reporting towards fulfilling our department objectives including savings reporting, etc. 

  

Ambitious, daring, and caring 

At Pandora, we dare to dream beyond the obvious and pursue bold ambitions with courage. We care deeply about each other, our customers, and the planet we all share. You are the person we are looking for, if you are a humble, yet hungry team player, with ambitious targets for your projects. Ideally, you possess great interpersonal skills, and you dare to challenge the status quo if needed – in a smart way – both with internal stakeholders and suppliers. You understand the added value delivered by Procurement and can deliver it e.g. by finding the right supplier for Pandora, achieving savings, better contractual terms, improved risk, etc. You care for our planet and understand Procurement’s role in sustainability/the CSR space. You dare to give and take honest feedback, you have career dreams, and you take ownership of your personal development. Furthermore, we hope you have or can demonstrate: 

  

• Min. 3-5 years of relevant experience within procurement (direct and/or indirect), sourcing, category management, contract management, tender management or similar 

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Business Management or similar 

• Proven project management skills and sourcing toolbox incl. running tenders and contracting 

• A solid understanding of negotiation  

• An analytical mindset and solid Excel skills 

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to sourcing software such as Scanmarket, relevant BI tools, etc. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office  

  

Additional information 

• Global career band 4 - Manager 

  

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