KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Worldwide Construction tender analysis with weekly presentations to top management (General Construction, Millwork and Facades)
• Central tenders for ongoing developments and prototyping (Structured requirement definition, RFQ, RFI, sourcing, negotiations, value analysis up to contractualization)
• Scope of Works definition and worldwide implementation to ensure budget consistency across all markets
• Implement cost optimization opportunities (i.e. bulk negotiations...)
• Anticipate & secure supply chain by producing comprehensive volume forecasts to be shared with vendors as well as project management teams 
• Support the project & storeplanning teams on the planification of orders with simple direct order planning tools to allow timely supply chain implementation
• Co-Manage a shared support function (Coordinator for Provigis, Financial Checks and data administration) 
• Present budgetary information effectively to senior management and the architecture team incl. application team (project development & store planning) 
• Follow and actively drive all topics related to legal negotiations
• Implement Social & sustainability audits on key contractors & top vendors and track Product life cycle 

KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Strong negotiating skills in an international environment is a must
• Effectively manages to navigate under pressure and within a complex working environment
• Excellent data management skills and in-depth cost analysis
• In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
• Excellent communication skills, Fluent English & French communication, both written and oral International experience is a plus
• Excellent customer service & client management skills
• Passion for cost efficiency & qualitative risk management
• A true team player willing to roll up his/her sleeves and do what needs to be done to succeed
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example
• IT savvy and doesn’t shy from proposing advanced technical solutions

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 8 years of retail architectural procurement functionalities.
• University Degree in Procurement &/or Supply Chain, Engineering
• Computer skills: All Office programs, with excellent EXCEL skills, Adobe a plus