Sourcing Operation Specialist - Basel - Supporting Operational Procure

Next Link: As a leading Swiss service provider delivering a range of technical projects across the globe, NextLink is committed to being at the forefront of technology and innovation, delivering superior capability in Tandem with maximised cost efficiencies. With nearly 20 years' experience of helping organisations solve business challenges, accelerate innovation, and create opportunities to drive high performance, NextLink has built an enviable reputation of delivering successful projects in different industry sectors across Europe, Americas and the Asia Pacific regions through a well-established international presence spanning offices in Lausanne, Barcelona, Basel, London and Bangalore. We continue to expand our international presence, strengthen our international partnerships and broaden our focus to one that is increasingly global.

BACKGROUND/CONTEXT

Due to a peak of activity and for the backfill of a team member in the procurement team, our client is requiring administrative support in procurement operations.

SERVICE DESCRIPTION

- Providing support in procurement operations including but not limited to:
- Supporting program assistants on supplier onboarding.
- Registering, controlling BEF (Bid Evaluation Form) according to contract terms, contract signature collection.
- Creating Purchase Requests and supporting the accruals process (naming convention, commodity use, accruals).
- Obtaining services approval from sponsors, invoice review and reconciliation.
- Collecting information and other adhoc reporting tasks as necessary.
- Supporting Business in the maintenance and subscription renewals that do not require negotiations.

COMPETENCIES

MUST HAVES

- At least 4-5 years experience in supporting operational procurement
- 4-5 years experience on SAP MM procurement portal (as a user)
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint)
- Proven 2 years experience in Contract Management
- Meticulous controlling/numeric skills, attention to detail and demonstrated focus on quality
- Excellent organizational skills to meet aggressive timelines
- Shows initiative and a vested interest in improving and optimizing current working processes
- Excellent written & oral communication in English
- Quick learner
- Able to work with little supervision
- Proactive
- Work in an international environment
- Work with remote teams
- Attention to detail