Senior Specialist Sourcing

Overview:
**WELCOME TO SITA**:
We're the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the world's air travel industry.

You'll find us at 95% of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork. Want to be a part of something big?

Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

**ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM**

As a Senior Specialist Sourcing, you will support the Manufacturing Procurement Team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Manufacturing Procurement you will be a part of the Business Unit Airports responsible for create and implement sourcing plans and strategies for a designated Business Unit /Support Function or Region.

This position requires worldwide travel of approximately 30-50% of the time.

As a Senior Specialist Sourcing you will develop and maintain supplier and internal stakeholder relationships for designated Business Unit /Support Function or Region and relevant suppliers, and make specific contributions towards cost saving and effectiveness targets.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:

- Work with the relevant Business Unit or Support Function teams to gain high quality market intelligence of their overall business needs and supply base;
- Provide direction and advice for internal customers;
- Create and implement sourcing strategies for specified purchasing needs which support business requirements goals and strategies;
- Recognize and adapt strategy to changing business direction and needs;
- Select suppliers and negotiate commercial terms of contracts;
- Proactively identify threats and opportunities against current and future market dynamics to increase value optimize business performance and minimize risk exposure;
- Proactively identify implement and project manage cost reduction risk and service quality improvement;
- Ensure records and justifications of negotiated savings are maintained;
- Meet or exceed individual annual financial savings targets;
- Ensure appropriate internal business processes are complied with for all supply agreements within Business Unit or Support Function responsibility;
- Ensure compliance with the Purchasing Policy including supplier selection and contract approvals and purchasing processes that relate to the procurement system;
- Provide performance measurements against any defined service levels soliciting feedback regarding performance from the business.

Qualifications:
**WHO YOU ARE**:

- At least 5 years experience in a purchasing role;
- 3 years experience in developing ''strategic/custom procurement'' strategies.'
- Qualification in Commercial/Financial sciences, Industrial Engineering or equivalent work experience;
- Membership of a recognized purchasing professional body preferred.
- Good comminucations skills (English).

**NICE-TO-HAVE**:

- Proficiency in German
- Experience in manufacturing procurement

**WHAT WE OFFER**

We value diversity, operating in 200 countries and spanning 60 languages and cultures. Our inclusive offices are comfortable and fun, with the flexibility to work from home. Join our team and step closer to your best life.
- **Hybrid Model**: Flexible working hours

**Professional Development**: Opportunities for professional development

***Competitive Benefits**: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.