Global Category Specialist Tech

7 days ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India NielsenIQ Full time

Job Title: Global Category Specialist Tech & IT Procurement

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Category Specialist to join our Tech & IT Procurement team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing global category and subcategory strategies in collaboration with the Global Procurement Director Tech & IT, CTO Direct reports, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Tech & IT Category Sourcing Plan:

  • Support analysis of supply market, understanding product/services being purchased within category, internal demand/specification, and internal best practices
  • Identify and analyze strategic sourcing options under the guidance of the Global Category Director
  • Run and support tender process, including seeking approvals from Global Category Director, SVP Global Procurement, and other internal stakeholders as required
  • Challenge and provide options on current working practices, specifications, and demands for category
  • Harmonize specification(s) with business stakeholders to standardize demand

Contract Development:

  • Create negotiation plan and support Global Category Director with supplier negotiations
  • Ensure adherence to signing authorities
  • Communicate contracts to relevant stakeholders

Supplier Development:

  • Manage relationship with preferred suppliers
  • Support Global Category Director with regular performance reviews of preferred suppliers
  • Support actions on continuous improvement plan with preferred suppliers
  • Support development of alternative suppliers
  • Support development and implementation of contract KPIs

Contract Lifecycle Management:

  • Lead contract drafting, reviews, proactive contract renewals, ensure contracts are updated in the system
  • Conduct supplier compliance reviews (use of supplier within sites, payment terms in the system)

About You:

  • Highly motivated, self-directed, pro-active, and possess a driven personality capable of working within tight deadlines or an agile environment
  • Ability to analyze and interpret information in a challenging and insightful manner
  • Unflagging attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to the accuracy and completeness of the information
  • Resourceful, inquisitive, and excited about innovative technologies
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong client service orientation
  • Strong and articulate verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Products

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Technical Business Administration or related subjects or relevant work experience
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in Global procurement role with a focus on Tech & IT Category
  • Technical Skills: Understanding of technologies and solutions, understanding of key sourcing processes and tools as well as contractual and legal aspects
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and persuasively
  • Stakeholder Management: Experience in internal and external stakeholder relations management

About NielsenIQ:

NielsenIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NielsenIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NielsenIQ delivers the Full View. NielsenIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

NielsenIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NielsenIQ News Center:

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