Portfolio Operations - eSourcing Specialist, Singapore

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Business Unit:

Private Equity Portfolio Operations

Job Title:

eSourcing Specialist

Location:

Singapore

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, managing, monitoring complex eSourcing projects by coordinating resources and communication with the portfolio companies

• Lead team conference calls and project meetings

• Communicate project timeline and key actions

• Lead and support RFQ development and strategy

• Ensure the project team follows strict operational procedures and works on continuous process improvement

• Provide results of the pre-bid and post bid stages of the project

• Send the details and results of each completed project to the team members and their Procurement Business Leaders through an executive summary

• Create and manage the list of supplier's contacts for each assigned sourcing project.

• Communicate with all suppliers invited to the assigned event and organize portfolio company support as needed

• Manage outbound project interest calls and RFQ update calls. Must "sell" the project to the invited supply base

• Capture and report to the project team information such as supplier interest and supplier capabilities

• Gather feedback and re-align eSourcing strategy, as needed

• Identify additional eSourcing opportunities through direct contact with the portfolio companies

Qualifications:

Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, have sound judgment and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. 

The successful candidate should possess the following qualities:

• Fluent in verbal and written English required

• Candidate ideally must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering, Business or Communications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement/sourcing position or customer service position

• Experienced in extensive outbound phone calls, e-mails, conference calls with suppliers required

• Customer service oriented and a strong communicator

• A strong team player that is a self-starter, innovative, and confident

• Flexible, able to work on own initiative, deal with more than one project at a time, can work under pressure and tight deadlines and prioritize tasks accordingly

• Ariba eSourcing or other eSourcing software experience a plus

• Must be willing to work between 3pm - 11pm SGT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
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