Global Supply Chain Backoffice Specialist

Role & responsibilities

• Assist with Registration of Suppliers and sending RFIs
• Coordinate with the onboarding process for new suppliers, including the collection of necessary documentation in accordance with the Qualification process. 
• Ensure all Supplier provided details comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop and drive effective relationships with suppliers, coordinate, review, and respond to supplier inquiries, protests, and appeals
• Develop and maintain a centralized repository for efficient access and management.
• Identify and mitigate any risks - Supplier information not given or incomplete / incorrect details given.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on supplier performance, risk, and any improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate communication between suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth integration.
• Assist in conducting due diligence checks and verifying supplier credentials.
• Provide general administrative support to the Procurement and Supply Chain teams with supporting expediting of Supplier responses during Contract Execution. 
• Prepare and maintain procurement reports, documentation, and presentations as needed.
• Assist in tracking procurement metrics and supplier performance indicators.
• Provide improvement ideas to tools and processes.
• Serve as a consolidated point of contact for Global Supplier inquiries and requests, ensuring timely and effective responses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align consolidated assessment of Suppliers. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures regarding supplier management and procurement practices.
• Maintain and update the Global Supplier Database in ERP System, ensuring all information is current and accurate in line with Company guidelines and processes. 

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in Sourcing and Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Work experience in Supplier Qualification / Supplier Onboarding process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP and/ or database management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking & problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and multicultural environments.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment