Company OverviewGEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client's success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That's just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We're focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We're a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us.Are you one of us?GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.What you will doThe Role of External Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Procurement and Supply Chain with Support from the Costdrivers GEP SystemAn external Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a professional with specialized knowledge and expertise in a specific area who is not directly employed by the company that engages them. In procurement and supply chain, SMEs can provide strategic support to the Costdrivers GEP system, adding value in several key areas:Industry Knowledge: External SMEs possess deep industry expertise and can offer insights into past and current trends, helping companies anticipate challenges and opportunities in the market.Objective Perspective: Being external to the organization, SMEs bring an unbiased view of procurement processes and company performance. This includes identifying operational gaps, improvement opportunities, and benchmarking against competitors.Access to Specialized Knowledge: Partnering with SMEs grants access to advanced information and techniques, enriching cost and performance analyses within the Costdrivers GEP system.Enhanced Content Quality: SMEs' involvement in building databases, parameters, and benchmarks directly improves the accuracy and applicability of results provided by the platform.Increased Credibility: Collaboration with SMEs boosts confidence among clients and stakeholders, highlighting the robustness and relevance of the information delivered by the system.When selecting an external SME, it is essential to consider that, while they bring innovative and specialized insights, they will need to familiarize themselves with the organization's specifics and the Costdrivers GEP system. Additionally, expectations should be aligned, as their priorities may reflect the interests of their own organizations.Strategically leveraging external SMEs alongside the Costdrivers GEP system enables companies to strengthen their procurement and supply chain decisions with richer data, deeper insights, and best market practices.What you should bringKnowledge in the areas of purchasing, supply chain and technology is desirable; Soft skills: empathy, self-management, analytical skills, focus on problem-solving; Intermediate English / Spanish is a plus; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Administration.
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