**We help the world run better**
Responsible for procurement of goods and services (i.e. indirect materials) with a strong focus on relationship management with key internal & external stakeholders for all procurement related activities, globally. Mitigate risks to SAP and contribute to SAP’s strategy & objectives. Core tasks include:
- Collaborate closely with local businesses and align sourcing strategies and activities with their business objectives
- Provide advice and guidance to key stakeholders on procurement procedures, policies and processes
- Determine business requirements and gather specifications
- Translate business requirements/needs into purchasing requirements
- Create and implement strategies (sourcing and supplier strategies) and develop strategic category plans
- Seek continuously opportunities for improvements, innovations and saving opportunities
- Perform market analysis/benchmarking and explore market capability to gain market intelligence
- Ensure risk and compliance along the end-to-end Source-to-Pay process
- Conduct competitive tenders, bidding by utilizing sourcing cloud solution
- Negotiate and manage agreements/contracts by utilizing contract cloud solution
- Manage supplier relationships & lifecycle from onboarding, supplier evaluation and development until phase-out
- Improve and develop procurement processes, policies and procedures continuously
- Manage projects of different size and complexity with local, regional or global focus
- Give guidance and manage collaboration to the operations team in the Shared Service Centre
- Work on contracts negotiation, tickets support strategy
**Experience & Language Requirements**
- Portuguese Fluent
- English Fluent
- Spanish Fluent
**Education**
Highest school degree
And/or at least 1-2 years' experience in the finance or commercial areas with a proven performance track record.
**We build breakthroughs together**
**We win with inclusion**
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
**EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability**:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Requisition ID: 367826 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Graduate | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.