Procurement Category Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wiesbaden; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading fund services platform as a Procurement Category Manager for IT. You will be pivotal in developing IT procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring effective cost management within a dynamic European fund industry. This role offers an exciting working environment with the possibility of home office and flexible hours.

Leistungen

Free Deutschland ticket

Home office possibility

Time flexibility

Extensive insight into the European fund industry

Friendly, international working environment

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Procurement Category Manager in the IT sector.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for IT procurement.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Analyze spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proficiency in Procurement Software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Grow with us! Universal Investment is on its way to becoming Europe's leading fund services platform and Super ManCo. We have provided innovative fund solutions for asset managers and institutional investors since 1968. We operate in fund launch locations across Germany, Luxembourg and Ireland. From our offices in Frankfurt, Krakow, Luxembourg, Dublin, Paris and Stockholm, we continue to expand internationally.

The Procurement Category Manager for IT will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies for IT products and services across Universal-Investment Group. This role involves managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the cost-effective and timely procurement of high-quality IT resources. You will work closely with the IT department and other stakeholders to align procurement activities with the company's strategic goals.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing:

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for IT procurement.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and new technologies.

Vendor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and select vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and service.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality or delivery.

Contract Negotiation:

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies and legal requirements.
• Manage contract renewals and amendments as needed.

Cost Management:

• Analyze spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement cost reduction strategies without compromising quality.
• Track and report on cost savings achieved through strategic sourcing initiatives.

Procurement Process Management:

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for IT goods and services.
• Ensure timely and accurate purchase order creation, approval, and processing.
• Coordinate with the finance department to ensure timely payments to suppliers.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with the IT department to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Communicate procurement strategies and initiatives to stakeholders at all levels.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with the procurement of IT products and services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of procurement activities and supplier agreements.

Your skills and experience:

• Proven experience as a Procurement Category Manager in the IT sector.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of IT products, services, and market trends is desirable
• Very good English and German

What we offer:

• An exciting working environment and challenging tasks
• Extensive insight into the European fund industry
• Friendly, international and goal-oriented working environment
• High degree of independent work
• Free Deutschland ticket
• Home office possibility and time flexibility

Do not hesitate and apply today!

Disclaimer for Recruitment Agencies: Universal Investment does not accept any CV’s received from recruitment agencies with whom terms and conditions have not been agreed and will not consider unsolicited CV’s or agree to pay any recruitment for them. This is applicable also for any CV that is submitted directly to our Hiring Managers.

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