Global IT Procurement Lead - Remote

Axalta; Glen Mills (Delaware County); Remote; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Axalta is seeking an IT Category Manager, Global Procurement. The role focuses on developing IT category strategies, negotiating software and cloud contracts, and aligning with IT partners across the globe to optimize spend and value.

The successful candidate will lead major vendor negotiations, maintain expertise in global supply markets, and collaborate with Legal, InfoSec and Privacy to mitigate risks while achieving best deals for the company.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in business management or supply chain management is required; MBA preferred.
• 5–10 years IT software procurement experience including contract negotiation and red-lining.
• Proven success negotiating large enterprise software agreements (SAP, Microsoft, Workday, ServiceNow) and niche contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across levels.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement IT category strategies to optimize company spend and drive business efficiencies.
• Build relationships with internal IT partners to understand global spend and improve value for money.
• Plan and execute negotiation strategies with vendors, including financial analysis and needs assessment.
• Lead contract negotiations for software and cloud services.
• Develop knowledge of global supply markets, competitors and product innovations.
• Ensure adherence to IT protocols and guidelines.
• Advise stakeholders to align strategy, needs, and timing for best deals.
• Collaborate with IT planning for RFPs, renewals, and new initiatives.
• Collaborate with Legal, InfoSec, Privacy to mitigate risks and ensure policy compliance.
• Own category accountability and track savings and competitive events as source of truth.
• Partner with IT Procurement peers to ensure cohesion.

Kenntnisse

IT software procurement

Software negotiations

Customer focus

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Procurement best practices

Ariba

Professionalism

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain management, or equivalent field

MBA

Jobbeschreibung

Axalta is seeking an IT Category Manager, Global Procurement. The role focuses on developing IT category strategies, negotiating software and cloud contracts, and aligning with IT partners across the globe to optimize spend and value.

The successful candidate will lead major vendor negotiations, maintain expertise in global supply markets, and collaborate with Legal, InfoSec and Privacy to mitigate risks while achieving best deals for the company.