This role is responsible for strategically managing the supplier landscape within a specific Enterprise Application Software category. The manager will develop and execute a robust supplier category strategy in close cooperation with the Digital Office Enterprise Applications team and the Business Groups, ensuring technical goals are met and sharp cost targets are achieved.
- Develops and executes assigned category strategy aligned with business objectives. Directly managing assigned key T1 suppliers.
- Manages supplier relationships and performance, fostering collaboration and innovation, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal value.
- Negotiates and manages contracts, ensuring optimal terms and conditions, identifies and executes cost reduction opportunities, and mitigates risks.
- Manages internal stakeholder relationships, aligning strategies with business goals.
- Tracks KPIs, analyzes spending, reports on category performance, and identifies cost savings and cost avoidance.
- Drives continues improvement, governance, alignment and compliance within the organization.
To Have:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT Procurement. Software Procurement is a strong plus.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, IT, law or a related field.
- Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated strategic insight and ability to develop and execute complex plans.
- Organization: Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills. Self-starting solution-oriented person with maximum attention to detail.
- Negotiation Expertise: Strong and proven negotiation skills, with a track record of securing optimal terms.
- Contract Management: Extensive experience in contract management, including creation, negotiation, and lifecycle management.
Nice to have:
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Enterprise Applications Knowledge: Understanding of Enterprise Applications domains, their strategy and challenges, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
- Team Player: A strong team player who leads by example, is open to helping others, and learns from peers.
- Professional Drive: “Can do” attitude. Takes pleasure and pride in their work, demonstrating a high level of commitment.
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