Effective cost / vendor management for IT Services and other Professional Services:
Responsible for the negotiation of competitive price for regional and global purchase
Vendor performance management to ensure sustainable supply and service quality
Partner with key IT and other business stakeholders to:
Develop category strategies and supply bases that are aligned to the needs of the business and the annual operating plan
Identify and deliver productivity opportunities
Be responsible for delivering a compliant procurement process
Lead and manage complex tenders
Ensure effective contract management, suppliers performance and service level
Provide regular financial forecasts and productivity tracking
YOUR PROFILE:
You have minimum 8 plus years of experience in a procurement/sales function with IT procurementskills or alternatively with an IT/Software sales background in a multi-national company
You possess excellent written and oral skills in English
You have a solid knowledge of negotiations for IT and services contracts
You have the ability to communicate adequately with internal and external stakeholders
You have effective interpersonal skills: excellent negotiator and strong communication and influencing skills to all levels of an organization. Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships with stakeholders
You are results and action orientated : ability to implement and drive projects, processes and improvement
