Global Category Specialist Tech

3 weeks ago


Pune, Maharashtra, India NielsenIQ Full time

Job Description

About This Job

As a Global Category Specialist Tech & IT at NielsenIQ, you will support the development and implementation of global category and subcategory strategies in collaboration with the Global Procurement Director Tech & IT, CTO Direct reports, and business stakeholders. This position will manage and lead global category initiatives and projects, including contract negotiations, specification definition, monitoring supplier performance, specification development, and demand management.

Key Responsibilities

Tech & IT Category Sourcing Plan

  • Support analysis of supply market, understanding product/services being purchased within the 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 the category.
  • Harmonize specifications 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, and ensure contracts are updated in the system.
  • Conduct supplier compliance reviews (use of supplier within sites, payment terms in the system).

A Little Bit About You

  • Highly motivated, self-directed, proactive, 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.

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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 our News Center.



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