Department
Finance
The Role : Associate, Supplier Relations
Responsibilities :
- Support in executing all aspects of sourcing / procurement operations related activities (supplier onboarding (TPRM), creating purchase orders, building and maintaining supplier relationships, RFPs, contract negotiations, service renewals, and monitoring quality and service).
- Work cross-functionality as a strategic partner to the Legal, Risk, and GRC functions to carry out necessary procurement, sourcing, and supplier management activities.
- Support daily ticket request lifecycle management and stakeholder outreach.
- Assist the review and commercial negotiation of complex or large scale agreements with suppliers, subcontractors, and external clients; partnering with Legal and stakeholders to complete the contract review process.
- Support all Gemini related entities globally leveraging synergy and economies of scale when possible.
- Anticipate future needs of the business and work to mitigate exposure through commercial and contract negotiations.
- Support budgeting process, development / validation of business cases, and establishment of critical ROI frameworks across the firm.
- Provide training and education of the Sourcing process as needed.
- Prioritize competing initiatives and deadlines with limited oversight.
- Conduct Spend Analysis to Identify and implement new opportunities for continuous improvement, cost savings, cost avoidance, growth, consolidation, and proactively track progress towards these objectives.
- Participate in or lead special projects such as assessment of the supplier base, program cost reduction initiatives, and company-wide audits.
Qualifications :
3-5 years of sourcing, procurement or supplier / contract management experience.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or another related field.Strong practical and demonstrated knowledge in all phases of sourcing, procurement operations, supplier / contract management (policies, procedures, purchase orders, supplier inventory management, etc.).Effective Stakeholder Relationship Management skills including the ability to make and influence critical decisions.Desire to learn and grow with a willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.In-depth experience with Commercial and Contract Negotiations including contract review and redlining.It Pays to Work Here
We take a holistic approach to compensation at Gemini, which includes :
Competitive CompensationLong-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grantUp to 28 paid holidays (in addition to public / bank holidays)Retirement Plan MatchingGenerous Parental leaveComprehensive health plansTraining and professional development