Manager IT Sourcing and Procurement

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Job Summary

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The IT Sourcing and Procurement lead at Nidec MOEN role will be responsible for managing IT sourcing and procurement. The candidate needs to be able to show value by providing cost savings and cost avoidance while transforming the function by working collaboratively with stakeholders on subcategory plans and providing differentiated processes based on risk and enabling business-led buying across the MOEN business segments.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Align department objectives and associated metrics with those of the business and IT (including risk, security, and enterprise architecture). Examine and align local contracts to Global frame contracts in order to take advantage of volume discounts where possible. Introduce, monitor and execute cost saving initiatives over the entire IT landscape. Establish and/or approve internal and external policies, standards, and processes for vendor interaction Establish IT sourcing frameworks and IT procurement procedures and processes that balance cost, risk and agility Manage the communication process with vendors, including what information should be communicated, when and by whom, to ensure that appropriate leverage is preserved Keep abreast of industry trends that have an impact on the IT sourcing strategy, through external advisory services, internal procurement and vendor management teams and good working relationships with existing and emerging strategic vendors used by the enterprise contribution in driving major initiatives to achieve IT and business goals on time and within budget. Early engagement in initiatives and being actively involved throughout the business and IT cycles Recognition of the team's functions as strategic business capabilities to achieve business and IT strategy through IT vendors

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EXTERNAL & INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS  

External: Worldwide

Internal: Nidec MOEN

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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Areas: Worldwide

Frequency: according to business needs

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Qualification(s)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• ITIL certified. Ideally Expert level

Experience

• Extensive experience in Client Service / Service Management role.

Language(s) & level:

• Fluent in English

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REQUIRENMENTS & SKILLS

• Strong negotiation skills
• Results focused.
• Knowledgeable in technology contract terms and legal issues
• A broad understanding of IT sourcing trends and their potential implications to the business.
• Comfortable in addressing strategic vendor relationships and developing strategies that look to reduce overall cost or risk.
• Other functional experience, particularly in IT, business strategy, business analysis or finance is an advantage.
• Understanding of IT asset management.
• Ten or more years in IT sourcing and/or procurement and/or vendor management, with at least five years as an IT sourcing or category manager.
• Knowledge of business-case development.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superb problem-solving skills in complex vendor and internal customer relationship environments. Looks to resolve the root cause, not just the specific problem

Additional Job Details

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