Sourcing Procurement Associate

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. 

What you'll build

As a Sourcing (Procurement) Associate, you will support both operational and tactical purchasing processes across all commodities for LATAM/North Americas region, acting as a central support center. In this role, you will be expected to effectively manage sourcing events and collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved. You will handle end-to-end processes for requests for proposals (RFPs), thoroughly assessing proposals to identify the most suitable options for SAP.

Key responsibilities:

Manage sourcing eventsCollaborate with project stakeholdersEnd-to-end handling of request for proposals Conduct vendor negotiations and prepare contractsCommunicate with suppliers and SAP internal departmentsSeek continuously opportunities for improvements, innovations, and savingsSupport rollout projects and engage with key departments

This role is supporting LATAM region, so please expect working in different time zones times (for example start at 10-11 and working until 7-8PM.

What you bring

Skills and Competencies

Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish, with excellent communication skills.Committed to delivering high-quality results and continuously improving technical skills and efficiency.Proactive, responsive, and customer-focused, with the ability to work under pressure and in international teams.Strong interest in negotiations. Background within Procurement is a plus.University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.Knowledge of Ariba and procurement environments is a plus.Open-minded, team-oriented, with a flexible work style and a can-do attitude, able to drive and embrace change.

We are open to hire in both locations - Prague and Buenos Aires.

Where you belong

The Procure-Travel-Pay department (PTP) is undergoing continuous transformation. This change is crucial for keeping pace with the rapidly evolving environment and for transitioning into a digital organization. Your efforts will play a key role in advancing the Board's growth objectives and supporting the strategic initiatives of both SAP and the Global Finance Success department.

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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.

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Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

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Requisition ID: | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Graduate  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations:  #LI-Hybrid

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