Initiatives and Governance Specialist

The Initiatives and Governance Specialist III is responsible for supporting end-to-end functional sourcing platforms and establishing standard sourcing operating practices. The position entails developing and supporting sourcing metrics and defining innovative requirements for sourcing platforms. Supports leading sourcing data assessments which create business intelligence for better decision-making. This position supports Sourcing key performance indicators (KPIs), performance health metrics and assigned actions to goals and objectives across regions KSA and Gulf countries.

Candidates are welcome to apply.

• Partner with regional sourcing team members and key stakeholders to facilitate efficiencies in strategic sourcing and fulfillment actions leveraging established or developing sourcing platforms and data intelligence.
• Manage assigned sourcing platforms and supplier controls for data integrity and ensure sourcing supplier compliance standards for EHS and QMS are upheld.
• Provide functional sourcing operational expertise in the delivery, execution and reporting of sourcing management information and requirements.
• Develop, improve and operationalize end-to-end Sourcing platforms and workflows utilized as functional sourcing enablers to increase efficiencies and expedite supplier sourcing time to market (e‑RFx, e‑Catalog, contracts management, SRM, etc.).
• Facilitate change management practices and improvements development for Sourcing processes and procedures.
• May be assigned other duties to support both short‑term and long‑term Global Sourcing organizational goals and objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or similar related area, or equivalent business experience.
• 7+ years sourcing and purchasing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years sourcing and supply chain experience.
• Strong analytical skills to include sourcing data assessment, identify problems and propose solutions.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Detailed working knowledge and functional expertise in Sourcing platforms (SAP‑Ariba/PMx, Tableau, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of sourcing practices and business acumen.
• English proficiency required.

• Detailed working knowledge and functional expertise in Sourcing platforms Oracle or SAP (e.g., Buy‑to‑Pay, Guided Buys/Catalogs, Sourcing initiatives management, Auctions, Contracts Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Comply Works, Cost‑Out savings and Cash Improvement tracking, purchase orders administration, GR/IR/GRNI). Sourcing business intelligence reporting.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Ability to influence and motivate without direct authority over a team or individual across a matrixed organization.
• Analytical, organizational, self‑initiative and functional planning abilities.
• Strong communication skills (verbally and in writing) and ability to present concepts clearly and comprehensively.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment and to multi‑task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with statistical analysis methodologies and sourcing data and metrics assessment development.
• Ability to be flexible, follow tight deadlines, and organize and prioritize work and deliver results quickly.