In this opportunity as a Senior Associate Procurement, you will:
- Manage complex supply relationships to deliver value through contracts, negotiations, business reviews, cost savings, supplier management and service level agreements (SLAs)
- Lead strategic sourcing category projects and transformational initiatives by developing and executing project plans based on internal client needs and market trends; apply the appropriate methodologies (e.g., market research, spend analysis, RFPs, etc.) to develop sourcing strategies and achieve desired outcomes
- Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned procurement categories including supplier management, policy compliance, data collection and reporting
- Develop, implement and manage operational processes and procedures in alignment with Thomson Reuter’s procurement strategy
- Prepare comprehensive reports for senior leadership regarding status updates, trends, risk mitigation, savings results and other relevant information related to assigned procurement categories
- Provide guidance and training to junior staff members
- Work effectively with cross functional teams such as Legal, Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Marketing, Sales and external customers/suppliers
- Apply a deep understanding of industry best practices and standards to continuously improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness
You're a fit for the role of Senior Associate Procurement if your background includes:
- High school diploma required
- 2+ years of procurement experience
- Experience working in a shared services environment preferred
- Experience in Marketing, HR, Print, Legal Services, Consultant subcategories
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service and presentation skills
- Ability to build strong personal relationships at all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
- Results oriented individual who can work independently or collaboratively and maintain a positive attitude
- Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and balance multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to think critically and creatively, solve problems, make sound decisions and provide innovative solutions
- Ability to learn quickly and independently, adapt to change and cope with ambiguity in a fast moving global environment
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What’s in it For You?
Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
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