Lead, Indirect Procurement (Subscriptions)

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of contract lifecycles, including renewals, amendments, license allocations, and terminations in the Subscriptions category, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and timelines.

• Ensure timely renewals to avoid service disruptions and maintain compliance with company policies.

• Utilize the most effective procurement methodologies—including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs—to lead robust sourcing processes in Subscriptions or when supporting other categories, that support the business in identifying and selecting the most suitable providers for their needs.

• Develop and execute data-driven sourcing and negotiation strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and evaluate supplier risks to support aligned, strategic decision-making.

• Work closely with Category Managers and Procurement Leaders to align on priorities.

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to define and align on requirements, negotiate terms and conditions, and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure successful outcomes.

• Conduct market intelligence research on relevant supply and technology sectors and perform ongoing supplier benchmarking to inform strategic sourcing decisions.

• Manage supplier relationships to build partnerships, improve performance, and support business goals.

• Develop cost models and perform spend analysis, including generating reports and presenting key insights, finding opportunities for cost optimization and gained efficiencies

• Partner with a broad mix of stakeholders on contract evaluation, redlining, and negotiation, such as IT, Legal, and Information Security

• Use Oracle Fusion to support the P2P process, , and resolving invoice issues.

• Assist in developing and updating internal policies and procedures.

• Manage & maintain procurement trackers and databases.

• Assist on providing information relating to our SOX controls with Internal/External Auditors.

• Lead continuous process improvements by utilizing new and existing technologies (i.e., automation and robotics)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree level or possess an equivalent level qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience in Indirect Procurement; managing contract renewals and leading sourcing activities.
• Proven ability to implement multi-site procurement programs that achieve measurable cost savings.
• Proven experience in managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience in commercial and contract negotiation.
• International experience is preferrable.
• Experience in using Oracle, or similar ERP, desirable but not essential.

• Skills

• Comfortable supporting new categories.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a changing environment.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Innovative in providing and addressing business needs in a changing environment.
• Proven ability to positively persuade and influence decision making.
• The desire and ability to “challenge the status quo” constructively and in partnership with stakeholders.
• Use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

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Originally posted on Himalayas