IT & Telecom Procurement Manager – EMEA

Stryker Group; Alcobendas; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading multinational is seeking a procurement expert in Alcobendas to manage IT & Telecom sourcing categories across EMEA. The role requires expertise in strategic sourcing, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English and Spanish. The successful candidate will lead sourcing initiatives, manage projects, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while achieving cost savings.

Formación

• 8 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in IT & Telecom strategic sourcing.
• Proven track record in managing multi-country procurement projects.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated savings delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Lead IT & Telecom sourcing initiatives across EMEA.
• Own regional procurement projects, achieving savings targets.
• Drive competitive bidding and contract negotiation for suppliers.

Conocimientos

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Finance

Herramientas

Oracle

SAP

Trackwise

Descripción del empleo

This role focuses on managing IT & Telecom sourcing categories across EMEA in collaboration with the Global IT & Telecom Indirect Procurement Team. You will act as the regional procurement expert, driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing excellence across the IT & Telecom spend.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IT & Telecom sourcing initiatives across EMEA, ensuring alignment with global category strategies.
• Own and deliver regional procurement projects, achieving agreed savings targets and service level improvements.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute sourcing and supplier management strategies.
• Drive competitive bidding, tendering, and contract negotiation for suppliers over €100K spend.
• Support and guide local sourcing initiatives (<€100K) across multiple EMEA markets.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and best practices across the region.
• Reduce supplier base and drive spend towards preferred and contracted suppliers.
• Report savings, manage contracts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent
• 8 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in IT & Telecom strategic sourcing
• Proven track record in managing multi-country procurement projects
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with demonstrated savings delivery
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Proficiency in procurement tools and systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Trackwise)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills

Preferred:

• Experience in a large multinational or matrix organization.
• Knowledge of process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to supplier risk management and sustainability initiatives.