Smiths Group
Manufacturing
IndirectSourcingCoordinatorEMEA
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“Indirect Sourcing Coordinator EMEA at Smiths Group. Skills: Indirect sourcing, Procurement operations, Supplier management. Coordinate RFx activities. Support sourcing timelines”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure compliant procurement outcomes; Ensure cost-effective procurement outcomes; Ensure timely procurement outcomes; Enable sourcing initiatives; Maintain governance; Provide analytical support; Provide administrative support; Ensure on-time delivery of sourcing events
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Expert negotiation skills, Contract management, Stakeholder management skills, Ability to build enduring relationships / partnerships with suppliers, Strong communication & collaboration skills
What You'll Do.
Coordinate RFx activities
Support sourcing timelines
Assist Category Managers with supplier shortlisting
Assist Category Managers with bid comparison analysis
Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather sourcing requirements
Liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify demand
Schedule sourcing meetings
Coordinate sourcing meetings
Schedule sourcing workshops
Coordinate sourcing workshops
Schedule governance reviews
Coordinate governance reviews
Support alignment between Procurement
Issue sourcing documentation
Manage supplier communications throughout RFx processes
Support supplier onboarding
Support compliance requirements
Collect supplier data
Cleanse supplier data
Analyse supplier data
Prepare sourcing summaries
Prepare bid analysis decks
Prepare recommendation packs
Track sourcing activity
Track savings pipeline
Track contract milestones
Maintain sourcing records
Maintain supplier records
Support vendor master data changes
Support vendor onboarding
Support regional strategic sourcing activities
Support sourcing timelines
Support sourcing milestones
Support sourcing approvals
Ensure sourcing activities follow procurement policies
Ensure sourcing activities follow governance
Ensure sourcing activities follow compliance requirements
Act as escalation point of contact for internal
Support communication with suppliers
Support bid clarifications
Support documentation requests
Support supplier onboarding requirements
Facilitate collaboration between Category Managers
Prepare sourcing documentation
Maintain sourcing documentation
Analyse sourcing documentation
Prepare bid comparisons
Prepare award recommendations
Support tracking and reporting of sourcing activity
Support tracking and reporting of savings
Support tracking and reporting of contract status
Assist with contract creation
Assist with renewal tracking
Assist with handover to contract management
Assist with handover to P2P teams
Ensure required approvals are obtained
Ensure required approvals are documented prior to supplier
Ensure required approvals are documented prior to contract
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; Procurement Operations; Category Managers; Legal teams; Finance teams; Business teams; Cross-functional collaboration
Full Job Description
John Crane est un leader mondial en matière de solutions d'équipements rotatifs, fournissant des technologies et des services d'ingénierie aux industries de transformation. La société conçoit et fabrique une variété de produits, notamment des joints et systèmes mécaniques, des raccords, des systèmes de filtration et des technologies de diagnostic numérique. Le service client de John Crane est accessible grâce un réseau mondial de plus de 200 installations de vente et de service dans plus de 50 pays. John Crane fait partie de Smiths Group, leader mondial dans l'application de technologies avancées pour les marchés de la détection des menaces et de la contrebande, de l'énergie, des dispositifs médicaux, des communications et des composants techniques. The Indirect Sourcing Coordinator supports the delivery of effective and efficient sourcing activities across indirect spend categories. The role is responsible for coordinating sourcing processes, supplier interactions, and internal stakeholder requirements to ensure compliant, cost‑effective, and timely procurement outcomes. Working closely with Category Managers and Procurement Operations, the Indirect Sourcing Coordinator plays a key role in enabling sourcing initiatives, maintaining governance, and providing analytical and administrative support to the key stakeholders. Key responsabilities : •Coordinate RFx activities (RFI, RFQ, RFP), including preparation, issue, evaluation support, and award documentation •Support sourcing timelines, milestones, and trackers across multiple indirect categories •Assist Category Managers with supplier shortlisting and bid comparison analysis •Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather sourcing requirements and clarify demand •Schedule and coordinate sourcing meetings, workshops, and governance reviews •Support alignment between Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Business teams •Issue sourcing documentation and manage supplier communications throughout RFx processes •Support supplier
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