▷ Urgent It Sourcing Contract Manager

Software the fuel for mobility We bring bold digital visions to life So we re on the lookout for more curious and creative engineers who want to create change - one line of high-quality code at a time Our transformation isn t for everyone but if you re excited about solving the leading-edge technological challenges facing the auto industry then let s talk about your next move Let s introduce ourselves At Sourcing we define and govern IT sourcing and supplier strategies for the IT services used within Digital at Volvo Cars Our team works with processes and tools to drive vendor performance management cost optimization risk and compliance and relationship management for strategic IT service providers We are now looking to strengthen our team with an IT Sourcing Contract Manager This role offers excellent opportunities for personal development and growth You will join our global Sourcing and Software Asset Management team based in the Operations unit at the India Tech Hub This unit is responsible for the operations digitalization and automation of sourcing vendor management and software asset management processes and data-maximizing the value and performance of our IT service and software vendors What you ll do As an IT Sourcing Contract Manager you will enhance contract management and automation with main IT service providers and oversee related data Your key duties are Automate workflows and digitize contracts and vendor data collection Ensure data quality within contract lifecycle tools Gain an understanding of the contractual structure and contract models and define how they are to be applied by internal stakeholders Assist Digital units with IT contractual changes by assessing their impact on suppliers internal stakeholders and the contractual frameworks Manage IT contract templates Oversee governance and vendor performance processes Support Sourcing Specialists with IT sourcing strategy tasks Drive or join various projects analytics and reporting initiatives What you ll bring If you re passionate about IT sourcing and vendor management - including tools data supplier collaboration and translating strategy into action through internal and external partnerships - this opportunity is for you We re looking for someone with a strong understanding and proven experience in IT sourcing and vendor management ideally within a large corporate environment You should have deep expertise in IT contract management including contract drafting change management legal and compliance aspects as well as hands-on experience with platforms such as Coupa SAP Ariba and ServiceNow You re a proactive doer who also sees the bigger picture and understands strategic direction You work independently while contributing to team collaboration across global teams and stakeholders You are solution-oriented analytical and likely hold a relevant university degree Preferred qualifications Experience in vendor performance SLA and risk management follow-up Experience in automation and RPA implementation Experience in citizen or low-code development using Microsoft Power Platform Who you are and what you believe in Embraces We Culture You are customer focused and have a solution-oriented mindset You excel in collaboration both with internal and external stakeholders and are passionate about building a work environment based on trust Curious You are passionate about digital transformation and you have an interest in staying up to date with new technologies and trends You are self-propelled and have an innovative and creative mind Communication You are an avid communicator and are fluent in both spoken and written English You can create compelling and engaging presentations that effectively support your ideas and you demonstrate confidence in both challenging others and being challenged yourself You manage stakeholder expectations at various levels with ease You navigate confidently in a multi-cultural environment Volvo Cars For Life For nearly a century Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal sustainable and safe way Today we are driving bold advancements in electrification sustainability and automotive safety To realise our ambitious vision we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow - today In our company we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference Bengaluru KA IN 562122 Job requisition ID 77885