Indirect Procurement IT Category Buyer

TVH Group; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in parts and accessories for industrial vehicles seeks an Indirect Procurement IT Category Buyer. This pivotal role oversees indirect IT spending, driving cost reduction and supplier engagement. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree, significant experience in procurement, and skills in strategic sourcing. Join a dynamic team and be part of an exciting transformation towards value creation.

Benefits

Group and hospitalization insurance

Luncheon vouchers

Company car

Corporate restaurant

Professional training opportunities

Fun afterworks and optional events

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant Indirect Procurement experience.
• Experience with IT licensing and service models.
• Proficient in English; Dutch and French are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex sourcing projects through category management.
• Perform in-depth spend and market analysis for sourcing opportunities.
• Prepare and lead negotiations with suppliers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor/Master Degree in Business, IT, Finance, or Engineering

Job description

The Indirect Procurement IT Category Buyer will play a key role in overseeing TVH’s indirect IT spend, which includes all sourcing, category management and consumption management across all our Information Technology categories including but not limited to IT (managed) services, cloud services, hardware and software.

He / She is responsible for managing complex sourcing projects through a disciplined category management process in order to put in place the appropriate solutions to support the organization. The role will manage global spend and be expected to either implement existing or design new (sub)category strategies.

This role is an individual contributor (no direct reports) and reports to the Indirect Procurement Manager. The position is located at our headquarters in Belgium. Consideration may also be given to a hybrid working model.

This role is part of a journey to build out Indirect Procurement at TVH and provides an excellent opportunity to be part of this transformation towards value creation.

Continuously perform in depth spend and market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities regionally and/or globally to drive incremental value to the business via savings and improved supplier efficiencies.

Support in the development and execution of multi-year savings plans.

Drive cost reduction opportunities and activities through savings workshops, negotiations, RFP, alternate sourcing and supplier consolidation.

Prepare, assist in and/or lead negotiation with suppliers.

Oversee implementation of new suppliers all the way to managing their performance through a structured SRM process.

Communicate in a professional and effective way with internal and external stakeholders (management and cross functional teams) in order to ensure the necessary buy-in and effective change management.

Develop actionable recommendations based on a clear articulation of options and tradeoffs.

Help design, challenge and implement robust and sustainable sourcing strategies and develop internal/supplier relationships that extract maximum value from the current and potential supplier base.

How To Succeed / Your Profile

Bachelor/Master Degree (preferably in Business, IT, Finance or Engineering).

Minimum of 5 years of relevant Indirect Procurement experience or extensive functional knowledge.

Relevant experience with diverse indirect spend categories or IT in particular, such as experience with IT licensing and IT service models.

Comfortable with and experience in reviewing contracts from a commercial perspective.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong analytical and project management skills.

Ability to work in a matrix and multicultural environment.

Ability to think strategically.

Proficient in English, other European languages especially Dutch and French are a plus.

What's in it for you

An attractive salary package with extra-legal benefits such as group and hospitalization insurance, luncheon vouchers, company car, corporate restaurant, …

An exciting position in an international company with a family atmosphere where people are at the center.

You are part of a dynamic digital entrepreneurial team that is fast-growing and at the center of the transformation.

You arrive in an innovative, progressive and technological environment.

Numerous opportunities for personal development, among other things through permanent guidance and professional (internal/external) training courses.

Fun afterworks and other optional events (e.g. TVH Kaffee).

People are at our heart

TVH is a global business with a family atmosphere, where people are at the center. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness and open communication. Our people are down-to-earth, easy to work and engage with. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.

About TVH

TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation.

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AJ

Father / Basketball Player and Coach / Golfer / Product Development

It only takes me 13 minutes to get from my bedroom to my office. And I don’t even mean the home office. That is a luxury. It gives me extra time to be around family and friends, do things I enjoy, such as play golf and basketball with my daughter.
I love the trust, the people and the culture at TVH. We are all on the same mission and we help each other get there. And everyone’s opinion matters in this story. The people really make the difference over here.

I have more hobbies than hours in a day. From hiking to gaming with friends. I even built a PC for my partner. And I ran 10K thanks to the TVH Nudge Challenges. I hadn’t done that amount of distance in about 10 years.

I always try to be optimistic. A positive attitude makes all the difference. In my role I liaise a lot with colleagues from sales to warehouse and all in-between. Being able to help them is why I love my job.