**What do you do?**This role assists category managers in performing a range of activities associated with RFP/ system configuration, sourcing of goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements and price constraints. Leads Country RFPs.**How will you do it?**- Supports CM and performs a range of activities associated with sourcing goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements and price constraints (RFx's, Payment Term negotiations, etc)- Facilitates contract management by assisting the Category Manager and Senior Buyers with SOW review or contract negotiation. This includes loading and administering Contracts within our preferred CLM tool.- Drives Spend under Contract in Ariba. Supports gameplan to increase spend under contract.- Quotes services or materials using our preferred e-quoting tool as guided by the Category Mgmt team. Configuration and set up, scenario execution.- Negotiation workbook build- Analyzes quotes and assists in the RFP Analysis for Indirect Categories, as part of the overall RFP Management activities.- Researches the Category and provides Market Intelligence to the Category Manager, to enable Economics analytics (for example understanding the impact of labor inflation in the category).- Generates financial/savings reporting using our preferred tool (Wave).- Engages and enables training of our Indirect Stakeholders on how to effectively engage with the team and how to utilize our solutions/agreements.- Supplier pre-qualification (potential suppliers for sourcing)- Support JCI Supplier Business Continuity program (SBC) by deploying actions to reach category targets- Other Procurement duties as assigned.**Qualifications**:- Bachelor's degree in related field.- +3 years of relevant experience in Indirect Procurement. Prior experience in Logistics it's a must.- Deep understanding of RFx processes. General understanding of a Source-To-Pay process.- Basics of contract lifecycle management principles. Demonstrate ability to read through an SOW and contracts.- Strong MS Office and advanced excel or VBA skills required.- Microsoft Power Apps (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) or other data tools preferred.- Strong analytical skills and business judgment.- APICS training or certification is a plus.- Proven experience working with KPIs and metrics- Ability to drive continuous improvement, by identifying opportunities, streamlining processes and utilizing Lean/Quality tools to reduce waste and maximize throughput.