Descrição
Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.
Our Indirect Procurement Analyst position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.
This role is responsible for analyzing, reporting, and presenting Procurement metrics, supplier spend, and assisting in the coordination and management of strategic sourcing activities across several indirect procurement categories, vendor management, cost control, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the efficient delivery of the business strategy in the EMEACLA region.
How you will make an impact:
Design, develop, and deliver analytic reports, data visualizations, and metrics which extract meaningful insights for senior leadership and cross-functional teams to better understand and improve business performance.
Support the relevant sourcing activities and ensure the proper communication between the Category Managers and procurement operations.
Support newly created Car Fleet Management Category by managing leasing contracts, creating reports, and conducting analysis of fleet data, collaborating with local Country Facilities teams, and Procurement team on Fleet Contract negotiations.
Support continuous improvement of procurement processes - investigate operational needs, problems, and opportunities; create and present solutions.
Provide spend analysis and insights that drive operational improvement and cost savings.
Report on Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and forecast performance for various spend categories.
Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers in analyzing pricing and department needs, making recommendations and implementing agreed upon solutions for cost reduction, efficiencies, and process improvement.
Monitoring supplier programs and market trends and conduct supplier performance assessments to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
Reviewing purchase orders, revise, and negotiate specified terms on behalf of internal customers with suppliers.
Other incidental duties related.
What you'll need:
Bachelor's Degree and
3+ years of experience in Procurement/Sourcing
2+ years of data analysis experience, financial reporting, manipulating large data sets, interpreting data trends, and reporting results in a clear and effective manner
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to influence, persuade, and build relationships of trust
Strong oral and written communication skills
Fluent English, knowledge of other European languages is a plus.
Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards) and source-to-pay or related systems (e.g., Coupa) is preferred
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
W hat is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic?
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).
Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic also offers the following benefits:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
Flexible working hours, home office possibility
Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance
Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare)
Meal Benefits
Service Awards
Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits
Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria)
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.
Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.