IT Procurement Category Manager

1 week ago

Hungary Nokia Global Full time €40,000 - €120,000 per year
Description

This role is responsible for strategically managing the supplier landscape within a specific Enterprise Application Software category. The manager will develop and execute a robust supplier category strategy in close cooperation with the Digital Office Enterprise Applications team and the Business Groups, ensuring technical goals are met and sharp cost targets are achieved.

 

Responsibilities
  • Develops and executes assigned category strategy aligned with business objectives. Directly managing assigned key T1 suppliers.
  • Manages supplier relationships and performance, fostering collaboration and innovation, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal value.
  • Negotiates and manages contracts, ensuring optimal terms and conditions, identifies and executes cost reduction opportunities, and mitigates risks.
  • Manages internal stakeholder relationships, aligning strategies with business goals.
  • Tracks KPIs, analyzes spending, reports on category performance, and identifies cost savings and cost avoidance.
  • Drives continues improvement, governance, alignment and compliance within the organization.

     
Qualifications

To Have:

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT Procurement. Software Procurement  is a strong plus.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, IT, law or a related field.
  • Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated strategic insight and ability to develop and execute complex plans.
  • Organization: Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.   Self-starting solution-oriented person with maximum attention to detail.
  • Negotiation Expertise: Strong and proven negotiation skills, with a track record of securing optimal terms.
  • Contract Management: Extensive experience in contract management, including creation, negotiation, and lifecycle management.

Nice to have:

  • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Enterprise Applications Knowledge: Understanding of Enterprise Applications domains, their strategy and challenges, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
  • Team Player: A strong team player who leads by example, is open to helping others, and learns from peers.
  • Professional Drive: "Can do" attitude. Takes pleasure and pride in their work, demonstrating a high level of commitment. 

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