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Form of workKey Responsibilities:
The role is dynamic and often has to wear multiple hats: focusing on big picture roadmap one moment and the minute details the next.
Here are some highlights of the role:
Manage procurement of data services. Procure collection of data for Maps and annotation of data such as images, videos, audio and translation of content in to several language pairs.
Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces.
Identify changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to Client’s advantage.
Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals
Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet Client’s performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.
Collaborate across the Client organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.
Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking. Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs and market intelligence, and apply this knowledge to influence Client’s future product roadmap and sourcing decisions.
Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting
Qualifications:
BA/BS degree plus 5+ years of work experience, Masters degree or MBA preferred
A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Superb communication and interpersonal skills
Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects
Experience in supplier management and operations and ability to solve complex supply chain issues a plus
End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus
Direct experience in long-term capacity planning a plus
Interest in technology
Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% information
Can operate independently
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA pride itself on creating an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons regardless of race, colour, gender, age, Sexual orientation, citizenship, or disability.
The role is dynamic and often has to wear multiple hats: focusing on big picture roadmap one moment and the minute details the next.
Here are some highlights of the role:
Manage procurement of data services. Procure collection of data for Maps and annotation of data such as images, videos, audio and translation of content in to several language pairs.
Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces.
Identify changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to Client’s advantage.
Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals
Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet Client’s performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.
Collaborate across the Client organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.
Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking. Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs and market intelligence, and apply this knowledge to influence Client’s future product roadmap and sourcing decisions.
Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting
Qualifications:
BA/BS degree plus 5+ years of work experience, Masters degree or MBA preferred
A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Superb communication and interpersonal skills
Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects
Experience in supplier management and operations and ability to solve complex supply chain issues a plus
End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus
Direct experience in long-term capacity planning a plus
Interest in technology
Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% information
Can operate independently
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA pride itself on creating an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons regardless of race, colour, gender, age, Sexual orientation, citizenship, or disability.
