Senior IT Procurement Manager

Job title:

Senior IT Procurement Manager

Company:

SwiconGroup

Job description

IntroductionOur partner is an industrial giant whose aim is to drive the world towards a sustainable future by building businesses and partnerships across various specializations ranging from energy to batteries through the help of a unique blend of knowledge and competence. They are committed to leading the world towards a more innovative, balanced and self-sustaining ecosystem through the optimal use of natural resources and products.Tasks

• Responsible for development and reassessment of processes, tools and systems, training materials, and policies that are central to GBS IT Procurement.
• Lead change management efforts to continuously build new processes, analytics, and performance metrics to better take out procurement opportunities across all IT procurement categories of spend.
• Lead GBS IT Procurement team consisting of 13 strategic and tactical resources, located in Norway, Hungary and Brazil.
• As a Senior Manager of IT Procurement, you will play a vital role in optimizing category strategies, driving sourcing projects, and building effective supplier relationships.
• Category Management: Drive improvement initiatives by pursuing priorities outlined in the category strategy, while also contributing to the continuous development of the strategy.
• Procurement Management: Lead sourcing initiatives through all steps of the procurement process, from the development of procurement strategies, via RfXs, to negotiation and contracting.
• Contract and Supplier Relationship Management: Manage contract portfolio, develop and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance, and execute terminations, amendments, and renewals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including the category team, business representatives, and IT Procurement team to secure alignment on initiatives and compliance with governing principles.
• You need to be commercially inclined, able to handle multiple cases at once, and have excellent communication skills with both internal stakeholders and our suppliers.

Expectations

• Experience in global procurement roles focusing on IT Procurement categories
• Excellent understanding of Procurement technologies, AI, and upcoming opportunities in tech
• Leadership experience is a benefit
• Willingness to bring thought leadership, a creative mindset, and a fresh perspective on new ways to approach existing problems
• Demonstrate Strong Commercial Skills: Your negotiation skills and commercial mindset enable you to secure favorable terms and deliver value to the organization
• Excel in Cross-Functional Collaboration: You thrive in a collaborative environment and can effectively communicate and work with stakeholders across different layers of the organization
• Show Problem-Solving Ability: You approach challenges with an analytical and solution-oriented mindset, finding creative ways to overcome obstacles and utilize opportunities
• Work Independently with Accountability: You can autonomously drive progress and ensure the quality of your work, taking ownership of your tasks and responsibility
• Understanding of the supplier landscape across major categories of spend; industry and professional relationships with suppliers in these categories a plus
• Demonstrated contract and agreement negotiation experience, including development of negotiating strategies
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize complex and technical information into concise and clear recommendations
• Undergraduate degree required, MBA a plus

Advantages

• IT background
• multinational background

Employer’s offer

• Excellent benefit package
• Good atmosphere
• Scandinavian background
• Opportunity for constant professional development
• Home Office
• Family-friendly work and workplace conditions
• International working environment
• Project management career opportunity based on performance

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Expected salary

Location

Székesfehérvár, Fejér

Job date

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 04:21:22 GMT

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