We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed. SAP NS2 Supplier Relationship Management & GSA Associated - Newtown Square PA NS2 COMPANY DESCRIPTION SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services. SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary of SAP. At SAP NS2, we leverage best-in-breed technologies engineered by SAP to protect the lives, assets and information of Americans. We offer SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers. This position requires access to customer data; Must be a U.S. citizen. SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorship for this role. All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer. In order to be considered, candidates must be located within a commutable distance to Newtown Square, PA working 3 days in the office. Key Areas of Responsibilities: <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Supports the strategic design and execution of the Supplier function between SAP NS2 and SAP SE. This may include 1 or more functions that are performed to meet SAP SE and SAP NS2 Supplier requirements and targets that result from agreed objectives or SAP internal policies/processes/guidelines.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Serves as a conduit between SAP NS2 and SAP SE and will need to interface with the many local, regional, or global parent company counterparts (internal and external) to achieve desired results/services.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Facilitates communication and coordination between NS2 and U.S. Government stakeholders regarding GSA contractual requirements, obligations, and performance.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Prepare a commercial subcontracting plan once per year and submit to the Government's Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Serve as the main point of contact with the Government for all matters related to the subcontracting plan outlined within the GSA.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Oversee the collection of subcontracting data across the enterprise</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collect size and socio-economic type assertions from subcontracting partners.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Fosters continued process improvement for more efficient business results. </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Presents analysis/recommendations to management. Applies Supplier Management knowledge to execute sourcing projects.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provides expertise to procurement project teams and participates in purchasing cross functional initiatives.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The following dimensions are relevant: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experienced in their field</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ambassador</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Best Practice Creator</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Coach / Knowledge Broker</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Project area leader: <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Leads 1 or more complex projects where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Leads and executes NS2 projects in co-operation with internal strategic customers independently.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Leads and provides guidance to procurement project teams and participates in purchasing cross functional initiatives.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Follows sound project management practices.</li> </ul> Delivers functional expertise and provides operational support to advance strategic objectives within his or her area of specialization. Supports activities to ensure roll-out strategy and implementation into the organization. <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Responsible for proactively establishing service levels.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensures customer satisfaction.</li> </ul> Policy: <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Oversees compliance to the SAP Global Purchasing Policy and all other specific policies</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Maintains all necessary documents to ensure transparency and audit compliance.</li> </ul> Sourcing: <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Executes selection, sourcing, implementation and development of global / regional suppliers with SAP SE.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Follows strategic sourcing principles which include supporting supplier negotiations with SAP SE GPO in a virtual environment.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Creates and manages NS2, regional and local contracts.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Oversees NS2 preferred supplier lists.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Supports vital Supplier Relationship Management.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Oversees NS2 preferred supplier lists.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Establish standards and requirements for procurement activities as well as supplier and customer management.</li> </ul> Reporting: <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Performs reporting for all Procurement related topics. </li> </ul> Performs reporting & filing for all GSA related obligations. Including one Summary Subcontracting Report (SSR) per year. Savings: <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provides support to the business unit through strategic initiatives that generate savings, increase operational efficiencies, and mitigate risk exposure.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide training, reports and knowledge sharing in area of expertise</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">According to their specified role collects relevant information from all resources to transfer knowledge across organizational boundaries, support escalation management and support organizational learning as knowledge brokers.</li> </ul> Establish and support internal NS2 guidelines for Supply Management that adhere to internal and governmental regulations <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Responsible for supporting the execution of the NS2 strategy and objectives.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Document NS2 strategies.</li> </ul> Experience and Education: <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">University degree preferably in Business Administration, engineering or a related field or equivalent work experience. A combination of equivalent work and life experience will be accepted in lieu of degree.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">2-5 years experience in procurement in the following areas: develop and execute complex sourcing strategies for a category or region, high value RFX execution, manage complex and high value requirements including complex pricing negotiations and understand and negotiate complex legal contract terms and conditions.</li> </ul> Professional Training and Certification: <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Professional certification in Supply Management or equivalent</li> </ul> Note: The job description is meant to be a guideline. It is not exhaustive, and we will expect the selected candidate to show flexibility and eagerness to undertake varied tasks and projects. Bring out your best SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best. We win with inclusion SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world. SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [email protected]. For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the <a href="https://one.int.sap/me@sap/jobs_and_hiring/employee_referral/region/0000/lang/en">SAP Employee Referral Program</a>, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted annual combined range for this position is 59900-134600USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: <a href="https://www.sapnorthamericabenefits.com/en/public/welcome">SAP North America Benefits</a>. AI Usage in the Recruitment Process For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our <a href="https://jobs.sap.com/content/Ethical_usage_of_AI_in_the_recruiting_process/?locale=en_US">Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process</a>. Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process. Requisition ID: 456384 | Work Area: Finance | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

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