Robin
Operations
OutsourcingProcurementSpecialist
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“Outsourcing Procurement Specialist at Robin. Skills: Outsourcing Procurement, Vendor Management, Project Lifecycle Management. Synthesize internal stakeholder needs into rigorous Statements of. Create process blueprints to prevent vendor ambiguity”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure outsourcing partnerships deliver precision, reliability, and value; Ensure vendors deliver exactly what was promised on schedule; Mitigate dependency risks
Industry & Context.
Make vs. Buy analyses; Feasibility studies; Risk assessment; Scenario analysis
Occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years experience in Outsourcing, Category Management, or Technical Project Management, Deep understanding of Total Cost of Outsourcing (TCO), Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, or ERP systems, Knowledge of GDPR, data privacy, and intellectual property protection, Ability to secure buy-in from stakeholders with conflicting interests, Solution-focused under pressure, Proactive diplomat comfortable setting boundaries, Enforce discipline across cross-functional internal and external teams
What You'll Do.
Synthesize internal stakeholder needs into rigorous Statements of
Create process blueprints to prevent vendor ambiguity
Perform feasibility studies and evaluations
Optimize sourcing decisions based on cost
Drive project progress against defined requirements
Ensure vendors deliver exactly what was promised on
Switch fluidly between procurement and project management mindsets
Define the interaction model with partners
Add specialized talent
Manage full-service agreements
Conduct global benchmarking
Manage complex sourcing using weighted scoring models
Craft Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with performance penalties
Build "Gainshare" models
Ensure data repatriation and termination clauses are in
Mitigate dependency risks
Act as a primary bridge between financial goals
Navigate outsourcing aspects between business units and external
Create roadmaps for moving knowledge and processes from
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional internal teams; Cross-functional external teams; Specialized procurement task force; Internal stakeholder needs; Business units and external partners
Process & Methodology
Project lifecycle management, Milestone ownership, Roadmaps
Full Job Description
Drive strategic growth and operational excellence by bridging the gap between internal needs and external expertise - ensuring our outsourcing partnerships deliver precision, reliability, and value! As an Outsourcing Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for translating complex internal business needs into actionable requirements and managing the subsequent project lifecycle. You will act as the "Voice of the Project" within a specialized procurement task force, optimizing "Make vs. Buy" analyses and ensuring delivery reliability through rigorous milestone ownership. By creating seamless roadmaps for knowledge transfer and managing complex vendor relationships, you will ensure functional continuity across departments. This role reports to the Head of Procurement. RESPONSIBILITIES - Synthesize internal stakeholder needs into rigorous Statements of Work (SOW) and process blueprints to prevent vendor ambiguity. - Perform feasibility studies and evaluations based on cost, core competency, and risk to optimize sourcing decisions. - Drive project progress against defined requirements to ensure vendors deliver exactly what was promised on schedule, switching fluidly between procurement and project management mindsets. - Define the interaction model with partners, such as adding specialized talent or managing full-service agreements. - Conduct global benchmarking and manage complex sourcing using weighted scoring models, including technical stability and data security. - Craft Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with performance penalties, build "Gainshare" models, and ensure data repatriation and termination clauses are in place to mitigate dependency risks. - Act as a primary bridge between financial goals and relationship management, navigating the emotional aspects of outsourcing between business units and external partners. - Create roadmaps for moving knowledge and processes from internal teams to external providers. REQUIREMENTS - BA in Business Administration,
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