PstrongApplus+ /strong is one of the world's leading companies in testing, inspection, and certification, with a presence in more than 70 countries across 5 continents and a team of over 27,000 people. We have experienced significant growth in recent years, thanks to our human team, which we consider to be a key and strategic part of the company's development. Would you like to be part of the project? /ppbr/ppstrongThe Global TPS (Third Party Spend) Optimization Manager /strong will be responsible for the strategic development and operational execution of global initiatives optimising the Third Party Spend. /ppbr/ppThis role will ensure that procurement activities align with the company's overall strategic goals, delivering cost reduction savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation. /ppbr/ppThe ideal candidate will combine procurement knowledge, specifically in the area of strategic sourcing, with high experience in project management. He/she will focus on global projects that will also demand a good understanding of the regional and local business needs to bring real measurable benefits. /ppHe/she will manage relationships with various stakeholders across divisions while integrating business needs and proposing competitive value-added solutions for the businesses. /ppbr/ppbr/ppstronguMain tasks and responsibilities /u /strong /ppbr/ppstrongThird Party Spend Optimization: /strong /pulliIdentify and prioritise opportunities for overall cost optimization, developing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) Models. /liliPrepare the business cases associated to these opportunities. /liliPresent these opportunities to the top management for internal buy-in. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongStrategic Sourcing: /strong /pulliLead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for those goods and services identified as targets for optimization, including: a) demand management for those goods and services, b) market analysis (current situation and future trends), c) supply base analysis, d) sourcing strategy design, e) sourcing strategy execution (tendering/negotiation), f) contract management, g) sourcing strategy implementation and h) control and reporting of outcomes against defined targets. /liliCollaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure sourcing strategies meet business needs. /liliManage supplier performance, including conducting regular reviews and addressing any issues or concerns. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongContract Management: /strong /pulliDraft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers/contractors to formalise the agreements achieved. /liliEnsure all contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and risk management standards. /liliMonitor contract performance and compliance, managing any changes or renewals as necessary. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongStakeholder Engagement: /strong /pulliWork closely with global/regional/local procurement teams, business stakeholders, finance, and project management teams to align procurement activities with project timelines and budget constraints. /liliProvide regular updates and reports to senior management on the evolution of each initiative tackled and goals achieved. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongRisk Management: /strong /pulliIdentify and mitigate risks associated with the global projects, including supply chain, financial and compliance issues. /liliDevelop contingency plans and ensure supply continuity for critical projects. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongContinuous Improvement: /strong /pulliImplement best practices in procurement processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of the procurement function. /liliKeep abreast of industry best practices and innovations. /li /ulpbr/ppstronguRequired Qualifications /u /strong /ppbr/pulliBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent. /lili5 years of experience in similar positions, either in an international Procurement department or in an international business consulting company specialized in Procurement. /liliExcellent at sourcing / negotiation. /liliProven ability to develop and maintain influential and collaborative relationships at a variety of levels. /liliProfessional proficiency in English and Spanish required. /li /ulpbr/ppstronguWhat do we offer? /u /strong /ppbr/pulliPermanent contract /liliFull-time position /liliFlexible compensation plan (medical insurance, transportation, childcare, meal vouchers) /liliEmployee parking /li /ulpbr/ppApplus+ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applications equally based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, regardless of race, nationality, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. /p