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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