Junior Procurement Consultant | IT & Digital | MadridAquanima is looking for a Jr. Procurement Analyst, based in our Boadilla del Monte office.WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITYAt Santander ( www.santander.com) we are key players in the transformation of the financial sector. Do you want to join us?The Sourcing Operations function is key in Aquanima's structure as it is the core of the business in our Company. Well negotiated operational and commercial conditions, aligned to the Client's needs, supported by well drafted and robust contracts are integral to business success.We are looking for the right individual to help us lead and coordinate business and market strategy and then convert this into execution of tender activity and negotiation.The difference you'll make:Conducting market and spend analysis for the category, monitoring latest trends to recommend optimise cost positions / market innovations to the client.Supporting the Category Manager in the definition and execution of strategies for the different spend areas.Coordinating and delivering multiple tenders and negotiations for the category, drafting and issuing RFx documentation, completing offer analysis inclusive of technical and commercial scoring, negotiating contractual and commercial terms, preparing recommendations for the client.A skilled multi-tasker, being able to handle 10-15 workstreams (monthly average), with a 25/75 mix of strategic (low volume, high risk/complexity, longer duration) and tactical (high volume, low risk, short duration) utilising systems, office tools and communication to maximise efficiency.Supporting the client with the review and definition of RFI/P specifications, recommending best commercial approach to deliver best value and savings.Supporting and advise the client in supplier selection criteria, ensuring transparency of procurement process at all times.Managing stakeholders across the organisation.Documenting results and report status and progress of negotiations.Completing legal contracts using predefined templates. Negotiate commercial terms and liaise with Legal Department as necessary.Ensuring compliance of own projects with defined Aquanima and Client's policies, processes and procedures, managing risk for the organisation at all times.Identifying and anticipate issues in the execution of the negotiations, propose and implement solutions, escalate as required.Reporting all negotiations in procurement systems, ensuring data quality at all times.Participating in internal company continuous improvement projects and initiatives, including internal training initiatives and supplier forums.What you'll bring:Fluent in English.Bachelor's degree.At least two years procurement experience.At least two years of experience in handling IT & Digital (Software or Infrastructure and Networks) with experience in sourcing the category.Candidate must demonstrate high level of understanding of category spend, cost management, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, supplier management, online auctions.Additional professional qualifications (e.g. MCIPS) and/or an MBA or MA and project management qualification is desirable.Experience in process improvement and / or systems implementation in the procurement space is desirable.Resilience.It would also be nice for you to have:Ability to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment.Solid organisational skills; can manage multiple & competing priorities while achieving results.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels in a large corporate environment.Knowledge of MS Office Suite and procurement systems such as SAP and Ariba required.English level must be fluent and fluency in at least other European language will be considered an advantage.If you want to know more about us, follow us on https://es.linkedin.com/company/banco-santander.Our work touches 140 million lives every day. How? By always innovating, sharing our experiences, questioning how we do things and adapting to new challenges.As we keep reinventing ourselves for the digital age, you'll find that with us, even your smallest action will have a massive impact.
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