*what do you do?*this role assists category managers in performing a range of activities associated with rfp/ system configuration, sourcing of goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements and price constraints.leads country rfps.*how will you do it?*- supports cm and performs a range of activities associated with sourcing goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements and price constraints (rfx's, payment term negotiations, etc)- facilitates contract management by assisting the category manager and senior buyers with sow review or contract negotiation.this includes loading and administering contracts within our preferred clm tool.- drives spend under contract in ariba.supports gameplan to increase spend under contract.- quotes services or materials using our preferred e-quoting tool as guided by the category mgmt team.configuration and set up, scenario execution.- negotiation workbook build- analyzes quotes and assists in the rfp analysis for indirect categories, as part of the overall rfp management activities.- researches the category and provides market intelligence to the category manager, to enable economics analytics (for example understanding the impact of labor inflation in the category).- generates financial/savings reporting using our preferred tool (wave).- engages and enables training of our indirect stakeholders on how to effectively engage with the team and how to utilize our solutions/agreements.- supplier pre-qualification (potential suppliers for sourcing)- support jci supplier business continuity program (sbc) by deploying actions to reach category targets- other procurement duties as assigned.*qualifications*:- bachelor's degree in related field.- +3 years of relevant experience in indirect procurement.prior experience in logistics it's a must.- deep understanding of rfx processes.general understanding of a source-to-pay process.- basics of contract lifecycle management principles.demonstrate ability to read through an sow and contracts.- strong ms office and advanced excel or vba skills required.- microsoft power apps (power automate, power apps, power bi) or other data tools preferred.- strong analytical skills and business judgment.- apics training or certification is a plus.- proven experience working with kpis and metrics- ability to drive continuous improvement, by identifying opportunities, streamlining processes and utilizing lean/quality tools to reduce waste and maximize throughput.