Category Sourcing Specialist – Software

Category Sourcing Expert – Software Services

A super opportunity to start as a Contractor and if all goes well become permanentYou will: - Be responsible for the execution of sourcing strategies to achieve best total value.Use the 7 steps of sourcing including Spend analysis, Market Research, Supplier Due Diligence, Sourcing Strategy, RFx Mgt., Bid Analysis & Contract Mgt. & SRM Mgt..Negotiate terms for new agreements & renewals (MLAs, Cloud agreements, SOWs , etc.)Guide internal BPs through the process.Working cross-functionally to document requirements, build RFPs, negotiations for renewals/new agreement & identify savings opportunities.Handling sourcing process, ensuring that it aligns with policies.Work with various cross functional teams to develop requirements for a commercial approach.Work closely with Legal counsel, Contract Mgr., Tax & SMEs to establish new/renewal of agreements with Suppliers.Working in an agile way, switching between categories with a large supply base to meet business demands.Perform analyses of financial & business data assessments related to sourcing operationsIdentifying & evaluating the potential suppliers, core competencies using industry cost models, RFx development & execution, proposal evaluation, total cost of ownership, & supplier selection recommendation.Develop, manage & lead cross-functional teams, running strategic sourcing processes, contract negotiation & admin including utilising sourcing systems, supervising supplier performance, analysing financial data, business planning, administration, & analysis.Lead negotiations on contract terms with suppliers at Senior Mgt. executing contract in liaison with the Legal & Contract Mgt. Team for cost service guarantee.Develop strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers..Executing supplier relationship mgt. activities for key assigned suppliers within the assigned categories, with oversight regarding supplier relationship mgt..Develop & manage multiple projects & expectations with int. stakeholdersBe a problem solver who pays attention to detail & acts as a change agent.An excellent relationship builder with good interpersonal skillsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.Project & Stakeholder Mgt. in complex multi-project & multi-geography environmentCategory Sourcing Mgt., Supplier Mgt. &/or Purchasing experienceAbility to work independently, as directed, with limited supervision.Ability to lead meetings/conference calls.IdeallyStrategic Sourcing experience .Negotiation, cost mgt. & analytical skills of commercial legal language, related to contracts.Experience in IT/Technology software service categories and their negotiationCertifications in CIPS/CSCP and Lean Six Sigma welcomedExperience in Ariba, SAP, Google Suite & M/softApply to discuss in confidenc
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