Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management:
- Develop and execute indirect procurement strategies for Korea in alignment with global objectives to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Identify and deliver meaningful cost-saving opportunities across all indirect spend categories through market analysis, strategic negotiation, and demand management.
- Lead the end-to-end tender process, including requirements definition, proposal evaluation, cost analysis, and supplier recommendations.
- Negotiate and manage contracts to secure optimal commercial terms, pricing structures, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Policy, Process & Compliance:
- Establish and enforce indirect procurement policies and guidelines for the Korean market, ensuring compliance with internal controls, local regulations, and ethical standards.
- Deliver structured training on indirect procurement policies, processes, and core fundamentals to internal stakeholders and end-users.
- Drive continuous improvement of purchasing processes by leveraging technology and global best practices to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Ensure vendor relationships, contracts, and bidding processes are fully documented and compliant with governance standards, in close collaboration with Legal and Internal Control.
Stakeholder & Supplier Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders (e.g., Events, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, IT) to understand business needs and ensure procurement support is aligned.
- Influence end-users by clearly communicating procurement value, benefits, and business impact.
- Implement and manage a supplier performance evaluation program to improve quality, delivery reliability, and service levels.
- Develop and apply a vendor assessment tool to identify and mitigate supplier risks (e.g., financial, operational, reputational, ethical) prior to onboarding.
Project Management & Performance Monitoring:
- Lead and coordinate P2P (Procure-to-Pay) implementation initiatives to ensure effective local adoption and operational integration.
- Manage strategic sourcing projects such as real estate procurement, from sourcing through to contract execution.
