Senior Buyer

Global Category Leader/ Senior Buyer - Software Sourcing

Hybrid with 3 to 4 days in office

Currently searching for an IT Category Leader for Software to be part of their global IT category team. This person will work closely with cross functional teams and key stakeholders to drive effective sourcing strategy to deliver the best outcome. Key responsibilities will include execution of the category management strategies, conducting commercial negotiations, contract and supply risk management. Successful candidate will be required to have the necessary experience, category knowledge, skills and capabilities to deliver on strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities

·       Lead sourcing activities related to procurement of enterprise and engineering software licenses.

·       Negotiation of complex software agreements while ensure compliance to corporate governance requirements.

·       Support global category manager for software in execution of the sourcing category strategy

·       Development and maintenance of strong relationships with internal stakeholders ensuring timely renewals of software agreements

·       Work with cross functional organizations in the delivery of strategic sourcing requirements.

·       Continuous monitoring of internal customers and supply markets for changes that may impact the sourcing strategy.

·       Financial performance monitoring of Software category vs prior year and baseline basis.

·       Supplier relationship management to ensure continuity of supply and risk management.

Requirements:

·       Strong commercial acumen required for effective cost management

·       Expert negotiation skills

·       Expert understanding of the End User Licence Agreements and SaaS agreements

·       Strong relationship and interpersonal skills to be applied in working with partners across the entire contract life cycle

·       Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced matrixed environment

·       Expert knowledge of the best sourcing practices and the methodologies used for this category of IT supplier /partner

·       Project Management in complex multi-project and multi-geography environment

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (including PowerPoint, Excel and Word)

·       Leadership experience

Bonus

• Masters Degree in Business or equivalent

• Supply Chain qualifications (e.g. CIPS, IIPMM)