Ubisoft
Computer Games
SeniorPurchasingSpecialist
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“Senior Purchasing Specialist at Ubisoft. Skills: purchasing, procurement, supply chain, vendor negotiation, contract management, stakeholder management. Developing the sourcing strategies for specific departments and areas of expenses for RFP’s with inputs from business stakeholders. prepare cost benchmarking, evaluation matrix and commercial supplier award proposal”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services at the best possible price based on our company’s needs; drive efficiency across the supply chain; contribute to the development and optimization of procurement systems and workflows; prepare and present procurement reports, KPIs, and spend analyses to management
Industry & Context.
Strategic Problem solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles in a multi-national environment, Proven track record in vendor negotiation and contract management, Solid understanding of procurement best practices, market dynamics, and risk management, Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, Planning and organizing, Attention to details, Strategic Problem solving skills, Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities, Proactive and able to show initiative, Good team Autonomy and constantly willing to grow, Proficiency in English, Microsoft Excel proficiency
What You'll Do.
Developing the sourcing strategies for specific departments and areas of expenses for RFP’s with inputs from business stakeholders
prepare cost benchmarking
evaluation matrix and commercial supplier award proposal
Lead end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing
and contract management
Leads and organize RFP
Participates in projects led by HQ procurement team to support project negotiation and supplier selection
Build and maintain a sustainable and collaborative approach with
Monitor key strategic supplier’s performance with input from business stakeholders and communicate to suppliers the corrective actions and improvement plan
Conduct detailed assessment in terms of compliance of company’s core policies and procedures
Perform market analysis recommending targeted added value to category strategies
Analyze market trends and pricing data to inform purchasing strategies and cost-saving initiatives
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Finance
etc. ) to align procurement needs with business goals
Ensure mitigation of risks through coordination with Ubisoft HQ Procurement team
Finance and other cross functional teams for executing performance driven supplier
Support Finance team for coordinating with suppliers for payments/outstanding invoice reconciliation
Track orders and ensure timely delivery while updating internal databases with order details (dates
Ensure catalogue creation for applicable contracts
Contribute to the development and optimization of procurement systems and workflows
Identify and communicate within Procurement team improvement ideas applicable in day-to-day operations/processes
Initiate and coordinate Contract Management activities with Legal team (local and HQ)
Work towards Supplier Consolidation
Provide support to team members and prepare different activities such as reporting
operational and administrative tasks
Prepare and present procurement reports
and spend analyses to management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional collaboration; Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, etc. ) to align procurement needs with business goals; Ensure mitigation of risks through coordination with Ubisoft HQ Procurement team, Legal, Finance and other cross functional teams for executing performance driven supplier; Support Finance team for coordinating with suppliers for payments/outstanding invoice reconciliation; Provide support to team members and prepare different activities such as reporting, operational and administrative tasks; Identify and communicate within Procurement team improvement ideas applicable in day-to-day operations/processes
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; Proficiency in English
Process & Methodology
Participates in projects led by HQ procurement team to support project negotiation and supplier selection
Full Job Description
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown! We are currently seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join our Ubisoft Bucharest team in a fast-paced international environment where we enjoy the projects and the people we work with. As a Senior Purchasing Specialist, you will play a key role in managing and optimizing our procurement processes, ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services at the best possible price based on our company’s needs. You will bring expertise, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency across the supply chain. What you'll do: * Developing the sourcing strategies for specific departments and areas of expenses for RFP’s with inputs from business stakeholders, prepare cost benchmarking, evaluation matrix and commercial supplier award proposal. * Lead end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract management. Leads and organize RFP processes; Participates in projects led by HQ procurement team to support project negotiation and supplier selection. * Build and maintain a sustainable and collaborative approach with suppliers; Monitor key strategic supplier’s performance with input from business stakeholders and communicate to suppliers the corrective actions and improvement plan. * Conduct detailed assessment in terms of compliance of company’s core policies and procedures. * Perform market analysis recommending targeted added value to category strategies. Analyze market trends and pricing data to inform purchasing strategies and cost-saving initiatives. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, etc.) to align
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