Were the worlds leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.
Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.


Job Details


Kantar is the worlds leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies. Kantars 25,000 people based in more than 100 countries help the worlds leading organisations succeed and grow. Nobody knows people better than Kantar. We provide insight and inspiration to help our clients, our people and society to create and flourish in an extraordinary world.

The
Procurement Excellence Specialist
role integrates a dynamic and coordinated Finance function delivering operational Procurement and Finance services across multiple countries and business entities within Kantar. The role will report directly to the KBS Procurement Tower Lead and support the Kantar Procurement Global Process Owner (GPO) with internal and external stakeholders to ensure processes are performed in accordance with performance, financial controls and quality standards.

Role Description


Deliver communication and training support to ensure effective use of Kantars Procurement operating systems by the procurement function and approved buyers across the organisation, in line with procurement excellence methodologies and policies.

Assist in monitoring, tracking, and reporting on function targets, ensuring alignment with the Procurement Leadership Team and key business stakeholders.

Provide support in handling the structure and consistency of relevant procurement data (spend, savings, supplier details etc.), collaborating with the KBS Reporting & Analytics team.

Assist in PMO activity across procurement initiatives in all spend areas (Direct, Indirect, Technology) and all buying teams.

Support the team in driving organisational and performance objectives, including co-ordinating monthly procurement manager reviews and finding opportunities for Continuous Improvement.

Support the Procurement ESG Lead in communication, training, and reporting efforts to deliver Kantars Balanced Procurement objectives across Supplier Diversity, Scope 3 Carbon Emissions Reduction, and Supply Chain Risk Management.

Role Requirements


Degree level education or equivalent experience in a relevant area.

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to support Pipeline prioritisation and resource allocation.

Validated knowledge in procurement process, systems and data maintenance of the best methodologies and their application in a global environment.

Excellent analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

Proficient English (written and spoken).

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (Kantar). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s) and for consideration for potential future opportunities by Kantar and its affiliate Kantar group companies.

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to encourage new thinking and craft the world we live in! We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with sophisticated technologies, nobody knows people better than Kantar.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our people are looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for our people is our highest priority, and we encourage our people to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage our colleagues to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all, and were flexible in our approach to ensure people feel included and accepted. Kantar is committed to crafting a welcoming culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, which is why we encourage applications from all background and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not a detailed fit, wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.


Country

Portugal


Why join Kantar?


We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match, wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.