POSITION OVERVIEW: 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Develops effective relationships and collaborative working styles with key stakeholders, including department leaders, Finance and Legal.
• Supports the business in drafting specifications and ensure the final product is clear, unambiguous, and meaningful to the marketplace.
• Running the end-to-end Procurement Cycle including the preparation of (RFx) pretender, tender documents, tender execution, submission data compilation and analysis, business case presentation, and contract award and subsequent contract management.
• Ensures best value for Las Vegas Grand Prix with robust terms & conditions that manages the company’s risk appropriately and are in alignment with business needs.
• Supports the business in managing supplier performance and collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Contributes to Procurement’s Supply Risk Register and ensure that risk mitigation strategies are applied to all sourcing decisions.
• Manages the completion and accuracy of the Contracts Register for all Work In Progress projects and contract renewals / expiries.
• Owns the verification process of all Purchase Order Requisition’s (POR) and ensure that the departments are compliant in their requests.
• Undertakes diligence on new suppliers and complete the supplier on-boarding processes.
• To undertake other duties within your capabilities as assigned to you from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, business, finance, or a related field.
• Certification as a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) highly desired.
• Minimum of 5 years procurement experience at a senior level position within a demanding environment.  
• Experience managing vendors and contracts across direct and indirect categories.  Specific Procurement experience in  commercial construction and/or major sporting or entertainment events is highly desired.  Experience in hospitality, staffing/contingent labor, event and facility services, MRO is desirable.
• Experience  setting up, managing, Framework agreements & Statements of Work.
• Extensive experience managing complex tender/RFx events across various business units in a highly matrixed environment from start to finish is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of P2P systems (implementation experience a plus).
• Ability to draft and negotiate strong contracts to meet business needs & objectives including KPIs, SLAs and any additional relevant performance tracking requirements.
• Excellent communication with strong written and presentation skills, an engaging style, and ability to demonstrate gravitas when discussing complex projects.
• Experience of generating fact-based insights through analysis using tools and techniques to provide strategic direction, and to be able to present to stakeholders where required.
• Ability to influence and drive behavioral change both internally and throughout the supply chain.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, up to C Suite, and ability to challenge difficult stakeholders when appropriate. 
• Ability to make well-informed decisions and exercise good judgment and discretion in a fast-paced environment and in a variety of situations, including in the absence of express direction.
• Work under pressure, both independently and in collaboration with others, in order to meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook, highly preferred.
• Ability to quickly understand and comply with Company policies, procedures and practices, maintaining confidentiality and strong ethical standards.

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