Media Buyer Programmatic (Remote)

leadtech; Comunidad Valenciana; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Global Category Manager to oversee IT procurement activities on a global scale. This pivotal role involves defining and implementing sourcing strategies, collaborating with key stakeholders, and leading negotiations with suppliers to ensure optimal cost management and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in IT category management, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a multicultural environment. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and strategic thinking, and make a significant impact on procurement processes while driving sustainability and diversity initiatives.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience as IT Category Manager or IT Vendor Manager.
• Proven track record in delivering cost savings and driving cost reduction.

Responsabilidades

• Define and implement IT sourcing category strategy globally.
• Lead RFI’s/RFP’s/RFQ’s and negotiate with suppliers.
• Manage costs and drive savings across IT categories.

Conocimientos

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Educación

Bachelor or Master Degree in Procurement

Degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

This role has the task to manage all IT procurement related activities on a global level, foster adaptation of procurement policy, develop category specific processes, lead sustainability and diversity required procurement activities with the key IT suppliers. The senior IT global category manager works in close collaboration with the different IT stakeholders and with the regional strategic procurement teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Define, drive and implement IT sourcing category strategy or renew strategic sourcing category management plans.
• Identify key stakeholders; collaborate, advise and influence in a matrix organization.
• Identify business requirements, work with the stakeholders to define supplier requirements.
• Lead RFI’s / RFP’s / RFQ’s, negotiate contractual terms with potential suppliers.
• Carry out category spend, market and product analysis required for category profiling.
• Lead Category Councils worldwide involving the local procurement teams.
• Develop and execute an optimal sourcing strategy for the managed categories (IT Software, IT Hardware, IT professional services, Telco and Mobile, etc.).
• Lead contractual discussions with suppliers within portfolio of managed categories.
• Responsible for the spend cube accuracy for managed categories.
• Effectively assess supplier proposals using Total Cost of Ownership approach and considering SLAs and supplier ESG readiness.
• Set-up KPI’s and monitor service levels to ensure compliance and uninterrupted availability.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to build consensus and alignment for sourcing & procurement projects, advise and influence in a matrix organization.
• Manage costs (should-cost models, cost reductions, value creation, etc.) and drive savings.
• Set rules of engagement with divisions / country organizations (incl. subsequent control of compliance) with respect to scope of managed categories.
• Support and assist Head of Indirect Procurement with category specific analysis.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Procurement, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Min. 5 years of experience as IT Category Manager or IT Vendor Manager having led Software and Hardware, Telco, IT services sourcing projects at regional or global level. Preferred experience (not must requirement) in airport and logistics related applications.
• Proven track record in delivering year to year cost savings, driving cost reduction and supporting transformation projects. Excellent negotiating skills and understanding of contractual key terms.
• Strong process and project management experience, analytical skills.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage category processes, and cross functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Ability to work with key stakeholders in multicultural environment and at various levels.
• Down-to-earth and positive work attitude, hands-on mentality, team worker.
• Excellent social & communication skills – able to clearly articulate position in a complex organization.
• English skills at business level (written and spoken) is a must, any additional language is an advantage.