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Global Procurement Project Manager - Maternity Cover

Country

Bulgaria

Job Family

Finance

For almost 90 years, GfK has been a reliable and trusted insight partner for the world’s biggest companies and leading brands who make a difference in every consumer’s life - and we will continue to build on this. We connect data, science and innovative digital research solutions to provide answers for key business questions around consumers, markets, ROI, brands and media. With our headquarters in Germany and a presence in around 60 countries worldwide, you benefit from our global company with a diverse community of 8,000+ employees.

Harnessing the power of our workforce, the greatest asset we have is our people. As part of GfK, you can take your future into your own hands. We value talent, skills and responsibility and will support your development within our international teams. We are proud of our heritage and our future, as we continue our evolution from Market Research provider to SaaS data solutions and consulting partner. We value extraordinary people and this is why we are looking for YOU to help create our future. For our employees as well as for our clients we pursue one goal: Growth from Knowledge!

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

  • Support and execution of operational or tactical Procurement activities and tasks based on wider team priorities

  • Provide project management support for different Procurement initiatives and lead smaller operational or improvements projects

You will:

  • Support key functional and cross-functional projects

  • Take on smaller stand-alone projects or sub-projects as part of key Procurement projects

  • Execute operational Purchasing activities – PO creation and update, end user support, supplier creation

  • Support analytics regarding finance and processes

  • Ensure submission of reports or presentations

  • Operational support for initiatives in the areas of new system implementations or Purchase to Pay activities (New supplier onboarding, Purchase orders, Invoicing and compliance metrics)

  • Report to Head Digital Procurement

You have:

  • 1+ years experience in Procurement Project Management / 3+ years in Procurement Operational Activities

  • Master or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/apprenticeship in relevant field

  • Understanding of Procurement systems in Purchase to Pay or Source to Contract areas - SAP SRM, Ariba, etc.

  • Exceptional Excel, Power BI, Power Point and visualization skills

  • Ability to analyze data and produce insights from it

  • Fluency in English

Benefits:

  • Exciting work environment that brings people together

  • Use of the latest digital technologies

  • Initial and ongoing trainings to support your development

  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth

  • Bonus scheme linked to individual performance and company results

  • Flexible working hours

  • Hybrid working model (2 days per a week from office)

  • 3 additional non-working days annually

  • Food vouchers

  • MultiSport Card

  • Health insurance

  • Discount program with external vendors

  • Eco friendly travelers are welcome to the office – parking places for bikers and free card for public transportation are available to all employees.

  • Last but not least – GfK Sofia office is located close to the city center and easily accessible from any point by public transportation – 47A Tsarisgradsko Shose Blvd

#LI-Hybrid

We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential. 

We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.

We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion

At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.

We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges and create solutions.

Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We are excited to get to know you!

Posted: 19 days ago

City: Sofia

Work Area: Finance

Job Time: Full Time

Requisition ID: R00019031