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1 Feb 2018

Sourcing Analyst – (, , Costa Rica)


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Primary Location: Costa Rica Education: Bachelor’s Degree Job Function: Procurement Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Travel Time: Yes, 10 % of the Time Job ID: 18005070 Description Job Purpose : Global Sourcing works in partnership with Citi’s business units and functions to deliver the optimum risk mitigation and competitive advantage from Citi’s supply chain. The Sourcing Analyst advises the business on how to leverage the external supplier market to deliver the required services while minimizing costs and risks. This position interacts with many levels of management, including sourcing managers and senior management from various businesses and suppliers. Job Background: The Citi Service Center (CSC) is a “shared services” organisation with a concentration of resources leveraging common activities across NAM-LATAM Supply Chain. The Enterprise Supply Chain (ESC) CSC leverages Citigroup’s scale and efficiencies in common activities that are not core to any individual business, with a goal of lower cost and higher service levels. Key Responsibilities : The Sourcing Analyst participates in and leads the sourcing process for various products and services within the Sourcing team. The Sourcing Analyst is a facilitator of the overall sourcing process and supports the cross-functional team in developing and executing sourcing, supplier management strategies, and low to medium complexity contract negotiations. The Sourcing Analyst has to be organized, detailed and results oriented and have strong multi-tasking skills as they will be responsible for all aspects of sourcing and contract management processes from strategy through negotiation and contract execution. Essential Position Responsibilities: o Participate and support in the development, management and analysis of Requests for Proposal and / or eAuctions, leading some of these activities. o Support supplier negotiations, financial analysis, financial modelling and its respective analytics, leading some of these activities. o Modelling of different scenarios (i.e. make vs. buy, different service models etc.) o Contracts drafting and red-lining. o Ensure that purchase requirements are accurately aligned with framework agreements o Work with suppliers to measure and track performance and any reporting / reconciliation requirements. o Respond to customer service inquiries and clarify requirements and provide information as needed. o Utilize various sourcing tools and processes to research supplier and commodity information. o Report and record sourcing activities such as: eSourcing, Sourcing Strategy, Projects, Savings, Contracts, Approved Suppliers, eSourcing and maintain up-to-date accurate data within the eSourcing system. o Meet all audit guidelines and ensure adherence to Citi process and procedures. o Liaise with Sourcing Managers, Legal, internal customers and suppliers in written communication and via video and teleconference · Any individual joining or working within Citi will also be expected to be an exemplar of the following Operating Principles and will be assessed and asked to demonstrate evidence against these principles where applicable during the selection process: o Treat everyone with dignity and respect o Create an environment where talent thrives o Act with urgency, courage and conviction o Inspire excellence – be the standard o Be accountable – own the outcome o Be unselfish – empower others o Reward results – promote meritocracy o Act with integrity – do what is right o Collaborate – be a team Leadership – it begins with you Complete all tasks in connection with the organization’s activity but not detailed in the current job description, charged by the direct manager, supervisor, or the functional head Qualifications Knowledge and Experience : · Familiarity with sourcing, · Certified Procurement Professional such as CPM or CIPS is a plus · Commercial awareness · Experience of Procurement applications (Oracle or SAP eSourcing an advantage) · Experience of working in an international context · Process improvement skills an advantage · P2P experience an advantage Qualifications : · Bachelor degree or equivalent experience preferred · Contract and Vendor Management experience is preferred · Able to speak, read and write English fluently Skills : · Excellent personal communications skills · Negotiation skills · Working knowledge of MS Office · Experience with Access and Excel a plus · Good level of numeracy skills, financial modelling/accounting skills is highly desirable · Adaptability · Strong administrative and analytical skills · Attention to Details · Drive & Determination · Team working Skills · Ability to multi task · Good prioritization skills and time management · Flexibility to work additional hours outside of normal schedule when required Competencies: · Ownership & Accountability · Delivering Results · Goal Orientation · Operational Effectiveness · Integrity & Ethics · Self Motivation · Fast learner · Working within the parameters of set policies and procedures in a large multinational firm · Meeting deadlines and achieving service excellence · Customer orientation

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