Non-It Services Category Lead Buyer

hace 3 semanas


Barcelona, España 1011 Amadeus It Group S.A. A tiempo completo

Non-IT Services Category Lead Buyer Job Title: Non-IT Services Category Lead Buyer The Non-IT Services Category Buyer leads the development of global category practices for non-IT Services categories (Strategic Consulting, Events, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, TLS & Accounting, Building & Facility services, among other indirect spend categories), and the category management for the whole Middle East & Africa region.
The responsibilities include sourcing strategy definition, deployment, and stakeholder management, to optimize total cost of ownership savings and procurement value contribution.
They play an important role in defining category strategies on a global scale.
They guide and support the implementation of specific category strategies by executing Category Sourcing initiatives.
They report to the Services Cluster Lead and closely collaborate with the rest of the Purchasing Clusters as well as regional Lead Buyers covering APAC and NORAM LATAM regions.
Main Responsibilities: Oversee Global Categories: Guide sourcing projects, contract implementation, and ensure contract compliance.
Oversee end-to-end sourcing processes from negotiation to contract.
Guide supplier selection and informed negotiations.
Establish measures and guidelines for the Category practice to ensure and track successful implementation.
Coordinate contract implementation tasks with Regional Buyers and users.
Interact with Legal and Finance teams when required in relation to purchasing scope.
Oversee the procurement strategy definition and implementation: From strategic planning to sourcing execution for a set of global categories.
Analyze and set category spend baseline and category profile, including risk assessment, Vendor Relationship Management (VRM), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) strategy.
Develop specific Category strategies with the support of the Category Lead buyers.
Support the Cluster Lead in defining a priority list of categories suitable for strategic sourcing initiatives.
Perform internal and external analysis (industry and supplier) as a member of a cross-functional sourcing team.
Coordinate and manage all steps of the sourcing process (RFx, contract management).
Manage vendor relationships: For global categories.
Support the classification and categorization of vendors in line with the defined procurement strategy.
Create and implement a Vendor Management model for strategic vendors.
Continuously track supplier performance and guide supplier development activities.
Identify potential contract improvement opportunities and re-negotiations.
Manage internal customer relationships: Develop and manage relationships with internal customers within the framework of cross-functional vendor management teams.
Actively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Total Value of Ownership (TVO) reduction opportunities.
Improve and reinforce procurement's profile and recognition within the internal customer community.
Guide the team of Category buyers: Manage and coordinate team activity.
Ensure engagement and share information.
Define objectives and ensure development reviews.
About the ideal candidate: Over 5 years of experience leading multinational teams and in strategic procurement or sourcing job.
Proven ability to work to tight timelines, discuss complex technical topics, and strong technical acumen.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP, Contract management tools, and Sourcing tools (ideally Coupa).
Fluent in English; other languages are valuable.
Expert in procurement analysis, strategic levers for Purchasing, products/services knowledge, Strategic Sourcing Projects management, and negotiation principles.
Looking for a global purchasing role in Madrid?
This is your chance
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Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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