IT Managed Services Procurement Specialist

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Summary:

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

The Role:

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:

• 8+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.
• Familiarity with IT Services Business Requirements, ITIL knowledge is a plus.

About the team:

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

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