It Services Consultant

We help the world run betterOur company culture is focused on helping our employees enable innovation by building breakthroughs together How We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences values flexibility and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work We offer a highly collaborative caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development recognition for your individual contributions and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from Apply now Summary Role Information Our mission is to define implement and evolve IT Service Supplier models that support the rapid growth in Enterprise Cloud Services Within a team of supplier governance experts bringing skills from vendor management to financial governance and contracting we are looking to grow our team to bring data driven decision making to the next level Based on a good understanding of the private cloud service model you will be a key contributor in the supplier governance team responsible for securing high-quality services at the best possible value in line with strategic direction while adhering to procurement policies and procedures The role includes the below high-level activities Vendor Selection and Evaluation - Participate in vendor selection processes including issuing Requests for Proposals RFPs and evaluating proposals Contract Negotiation and Management - Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts including pricing and SLAs monitor contract performance and adherence to terms Relationship Management- Serve as the primary point of contact conduct regular alignment with vendors to review performance discuss improvements and address concerns and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align vendor activities with business objectives and priorities Performance Monitoring and Improvement- Monitor vendor performance against KPIs identify areas for improvement to streamline processes and achieve cost savings Risk Management- Identify and highlight risks associated with vendor relationships such as quality issues or contractual non-compliance Working within a team of high paced experts on the one side and approaching challenges with a growth mindset will give you great opportunity to grow and increase your impact Experience Role Requirements 6 years of Proven experience in vendor management or procurement preferably in IT services industry Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or related field Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders Strong negotiation skills and contract management expertise Analytical mindset to assess supplier performance trends and identify cost-saving opportunities Familiarity with procurement software and tools e g Ariba Fieldglass etc procurement platforms is desirable About the team Brand Line of Business We are a multi-competency multi-cultural and diverse team in three different geographies catering to a global organization and ecosystem We cherish learning from each other and taking and granting responsibility If you like to see a direct result of your work in key company figures this is your opportunity ITT2We build breakthroughs togetherSAP innovations help more than 400 000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning ERP software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management As a cloud company with 200 million users and more than 100 000 employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves At SAP we build breakthroughs together We win with inclusionSAP s culture of inclusion focus on health and well-being and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best At SAP we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and or mental disabilities If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team Careers sap com For SAP employees Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program according to the eligibility rules set in the Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training EOE AA M F Vet Disability Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age race religion national origin ethnicity age gender including pregnancy childbirth et al sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status or disability Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor Requisition ID 379138 Work Area Information Technology Expected Travel 0 - 10 Career Status Professional Employment Type Regular Full Time Additional Locations LI-Hybrid Requisition ID 379138Posted Date Aug 30 2024Work Area Information TechnologyCareer Status ProfessionalEmployment Type Regular Full TimeExpected Travel 0 - 10 Location Bangalore IN 560066Job alert