Executes company procurement strategies, policies and tactics required to achieve objectives. Ensures execution of procurement channel and category strategies in delivery of the company internal projects and 3rd party products/services when part of DXC customer solutions; purchasing and buying. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments, strategic procurement, and DXC Business Units to maintain inventories at planned levels (where applicable), ensure assurance of supply, maintain service levels, meet business requirements, and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities:

• Provides advanced transactional procurement support, including activities like:
  • Submit vendor creations, expansions and/or unblocks.
  • Validate PR details based on DXC procurement policies and procedures.
  • Raise tickets to fix common issues related to the purchase order creation.
• Builds out line item detail from attached quotes.
• Becomes a subject matter expert on the transactional procurement activities.
• Typically is the first escalation point of contact for customer issues related to area of expertise
• Supports the implementation of new corporate-wide procurement processes and systems.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvements and makes recommendations for management review and contributes to process and/or commodity objectives.
• Implements and assures effective business controls through review, analysis, and verification.
• Assists in training and mentoring of other team members, onboarding of newcomers.
• Works across a single function supporting multiple countries, commodities and/or businesses.
• Provides regional or global support.
• Interacts with internal customers on a regional and/or global basis with some exposure to vendors.
• Impacts mid- to long-term tactical solutions.
• Leads implementation of small-scale tactical solutions.
• Collaborates with team and internal partners to ensure established processes are followed, meets compliance requirements, and improves organizational performance.
• Participates on cross-organizational teams to maintain and enhance current business processes, focusing on particular processes or commodity segments.
• Provides independent, analytic, and tactical support in assigned area.

Education and Experience Required 

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Typically 0-2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.

Knowledge and Skills Required 

• Mastery in English and local language.
• Portuguese language (plus).
• Excellent understanding of process workflows supply chain and procurement processes.
• Advanced analytical and technical aptitude.
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office products.
• Strong business application skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to foster enthusiasm and drive to succeed from team members, and lead by example.