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About Global Supply Management
Global Supply Management (GSM) is responsible for helping AMEX maximize the purchasing power of over $8B of Third Party spend. We provide strategic consultation to the business and provide end to end procurement services. We maximize the purchasing power of the Company to drive the best value from our supplier base which then frees up investment capacity for the Blue Box. GSM together with our business partners manages the supplier strategy for the Company, identifying and on-boarding new suppliers, realizing significant cost saves and revenue generation relating to working with GCS and GMS to increase billings and merchant coverage and ensuring an optimal user experience for AMEX employees and suppliers.
Position Summary
This hybrid working role based at Gurgaon, India is expected to deliver sourcing and contracting process insights and experience in the pursuit of driving supply opportunities at competitive cost and high quality, ensuring the optimum business value through the sourcing and contracting processes as guided by the American Express Policy for Third Party Management (AEMP10).
Responsibilities will at a high level, include:
·Support Contract and Sourcing Delivery engagements including delivering the most effective strategy for achieving maximum value for the business through the contracting and sourcing processes as guided by the American Express Policy for Third Party Management (AEMP10) and established processes within SS&BE. Role also requires supporting management of eSourcing events.
·Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, across peer groups, including GCO, TLM, Tax, and Compliance in multiple markets, as well as act as a first point of contact for Third Party's during contract negotiations and Sourcing events.
·Leverage knowledge as well as experience of Third Parties, industries, and service categories to identify opportunities that can add value (performance improvement, demand generation, process reengineering, cost reduction, revenue drivers). Create and present compelling business case for change (when needed) to leaders.
·Lead/Support Sourcing Events and own the project including but not limited to refreshing requirements, development Statement of Works, Sourcing Supplier, RFx events, participate in communication plan, change plan etc. Act as point of contact for Sourcing project and work across stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and effective communication exchange.
·Lead/Support effective supplier negotiations (including but not limited to commercial and contractual) to drive value and competitive advantage for our business partners. Partner with AXP SME groups to assess and identify contractual risks and drive negotiation to achieve favorable terms for American Express.
·Support strong supplier governance by properly identifying supplier risk for each engagement, guide American Express Business Unit on TLM program and work closely with TLM the complete the program requirements.
·Support cross functionally, cross business units and across the Blue Box that have a major impact on American Express' revenue and profitability.
·Partner team's performance on key performance metrics and ensure regular update on assigned intake to the team.
·Ensures policy and contract compliance in all strategic sourcing projects.
·Support cross geographical commodity teams and country teams in the planning, analyzing, sourcing and implementation process.
·Engage relevant subject matter experts during the contract negotiation process and work to resolve gaps / deviations requested by Supplier.
·Support reporting requirements effectively capturing value creation and B2B wins in the respective tools and strong follow through to complete those wins.
Qualification
·A bachelor's degree (business management, supply chain management or finance is desirable).
·MBA or equivalent will be added advantage.
·2-4 years of extensive, broad-based Sourcing & Contracting experience.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
·Competitive base salaries
·Bonus incentives
·Support for financial-well-being and retirement
·Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
·Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
·Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
·Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
·Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
·Career development and training opportunities
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.