Global IT Category Manager

hace 6 días


Madrid, Madrid, España Antal International Network A tiempo completo

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Global IT Category Manager to join our team at Antal International Network. This is a critical role that requires a strategic thinker who can develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for our IT categories.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all IT procurement activities on a global level, fostering the adaptation of procurement policies, developing category-specific processes, and leading sustainability and diversity required procurement activities with key IT suppliers.

Key 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 stakeholders to define supplier requirements.
  • Lead RFI's/RFP's/RFQ's, negotiate contractual terms with potential suppliers.
  • Support strategic vendor qualification process.
  • Carry out category spend, market, and product analysis required for category profiling.
  • Lead Category Councils worldwide involving local procurement teams.
  • Develop and execute an optimal sourcing strategy for managed categories (IT Software, IT Hardware, IT professional services, Telco, and Mobile).
  • 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.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • 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 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 a 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.

Estimated Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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