European Sourcing Manager with German

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Your career opportunity

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead in the execution of Sourcing projects to assist in the delivery of regional cost reduction and value delivery targets. These projects will deliver competitive advantage for the HSBC business through cost savings, lifecycle value generation, demand management and innovation. The projects will be delivered globally or locally in accordance with the Category Strategies and Commodity plans and will leverage the full range of supply and economic levers. Sourcing knowledge will be applied in the execution of these plans across all category areas whilst ensuring the risks associated with the purchase of goods and services are mitigated commercially, contractually and operationally. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead in the execution of eSourcing and for delivering incremental value to the business through eAuctions. It is expected that post contract value opportunities will be identified and delivered through working with business supplier managers and the local supply base making sure that these opportunities align with Category Strategies at all times.

The role will likely work across a variety of categories so will need to demonstrate a broad range of category knowledge and be able to work dynamically and flexibly with a broad range of SMEs.

The role will work with a variety of stakeholders and business partners requiring proactive engagement and fostering of existing and new relationships.

What you’ll doContribute positively to a responsive but strategic service and delivery culture which makes business stakeholders and suppliers value the GSC based Procurement team

Support the Global Category Management teams, ensuring that global category strategies and plans are embedded in the businesses With deep sourcing execution expertise, achieve or exceed agreed savings targets for the each assigned project: although not responsible for Category Planning, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will monitor local market conditions and keep Global Category Management informed of emerging opportunities or changes Manage end to end strategic sourcing activities for various categories and multiple geographies, with the main focus on Germany.

Provide solutions for numerous diverse and complex purchasing, contractual payment, travel and logistical issues, helping to unblock and accelerate deals if necessary Demonstrate adherence to internal controls, all relevant procedures, keeping appropriate records, following timely implementation of audit points.

Own stakeholder relationships across the region, as appropriate

• What you need to have to succeed in this role
• Experience in Procurement/ sourcing projects execution
• Ability to influence high-level stakeholders
• Proven experience in similar position
• Problem-solving abilities, looking for solutions to optimize our procurement and vendors management activities Great oral and written presentation and communication skills in both English and German (additional languages will be an advantage)

Goal-oriented procurement professional demonstrating tenacity, dynamism, and continuous improvement Understand complex business problems, apply advanced analytical thinking and market knowledge to drive the most appropriate business outcome Ability to multitask, prioritize and set expectations, ability to work independently to deliver against objectives to the required quality standards.

What we offer

The pay range for this role is 14384 PLN - 18500 PLN (monthly, gross).

Variable pay is discretionary, but influenced by Group performance, business/function performance and individual performance.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits covering healthcare, family friendly leaves, pension and life assurance, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing.

Additional bonuses for recognition awards

• Multisport card
• Private medical care
• Life insuranceOne-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN).

Cafeteria platform

• Employee assistance program
• Additional contributions to PPK scheme
• Corporate parties & eventsCSR initiatives
• Nursery discounts
• Financial support with trainings and education
• Social fund
• Flexible working hours Free parkingIf your CV meets our criteria, you should expect the following steps in the recruitment process:

Online behavioural test

• Telephone screen
• Interview with the hiring manager
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