Sourcing Manager CSS (maternity cover)

Place of work
Mlynské nivy 12, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Wage (gross)
From 2 600 EUR/monthThe minimum gross monthly base salary for this role is 2600EUR full time. Our final offer to you will be set up fairly, considering the skills and experience that you bring to the Swiss Re Group. You can look forward to extra rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

About the team

Our Regional Sourcing EMEA Team is accountable for end-to-end sourcing activities across all categories of spend cross-divisionally in the EMEA region and development of Regional Strategy in alignment with global Category Strategies. Along with its Regional business partners and through established Sourcing networks, this team executes the strategy to deliver value, improve quality, optimize cost and mitigate risk in the supply chain.

About the role

Accountable for building, implementation and centralizing the execution as well as continual improvement of central sourcing services through activities such as but not limited to:

Drive and execute on all activities that are crucial for the successful implementation of the central sourcing services

Lead the set-up of the centralized execution of the central sourcing services

Drive optimization activities for the implemented central sourcing services whilst focusing on improvement of service efficiency and effectiveness

Develop and lead all aspects of the service governance as well as lead the resolution of any related issues

Ensure the delivery of services in high quality standards that meet the internal customer's requirements and needs

Own the development of appropriate service Playbook and service catalogue including the long-term plan how to grow and scale for new services

Accountable for the collection and consolidation of central sourcing services data, information and reporting to populate the KPIs and Balanced Scorecard Targets

Accountable for communication of the changes related to the central sourcing services to relevant business partners/users



Responsible for maintaining the relationships with key business partners

Responsible for developing the Regional Sourcing network while ensuring effective collaboration across Global Sourcing

Responsible for monitoring compliance as well as enforcing sourcing standards.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

About you

Bachelor’s degree required at a minimum; in fields such as business administration, finance, law or a scientific or technical field. Strong preference for CIPS or similar professional qualification

Ideally, you will have five (5) years of Sourcing/Procurement experience in the insurance, re-insurance or financial services industry

Proficiency in executing on pragmatic solutions in collaboration with the business to advance business priorities.

Strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Swiss Re's personal imperatives with a focus on driving sustainable performance and continuous improvement.

Excellent English, other language desirable


We are looking forward to your application!

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Brief description of the company

As the world's leading and most diversified global reinsurer, we offer as our core business financial services products that enable risk taking essential to enterprise and progress. Our company was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, and operates in more than 25 countries and provides its expertise and services to clients throughout the world. We combine financial strengths with experience, knowledge and creative thought to explore new opportunities in the interests of our clients, staff and shareholders.

Number of employees

1700 and more employees

Company address

Contact

Contact person: Lucia Vargova

ID: 4162132  Dátum zverejnenia: 14.9.2021  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 2 600 EUR/month