Acting as the lead Procurement professional for the Technology category in a strategic and supportive manner to purchase required products and services
Using a consultative approach and expertise to conduct strategic sourcing events, including collecting, analysing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of management across the organisation
Partnering with the business in contract and price negotiations, including reviewing business terms, Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, etc.
Facilitating a collaborative approach to Category Management, including but not limited to category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, and acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends
Influencing and driving improvements of global policies, programs, and processes
Engaging with Technology stakeholders on RFx processes, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations, and award process
Working closely with business units in an advisory capacity from a procurement, strategic sourcing and special project perspective
Working collaboratively with suppliers and Technology teams to enhance supplier value and innovation

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Expereience progressively responsible strategic sourcing experience, including vendor negotiations and RFx events
Experience in procurement category management, vendor management/vendor risk management, and negotiating technology-related areas
Experience establishing a Strategic Sourcing function or helping significantly mature a function, preferably Global Procurement experience, preferred, particularly in the IT Hardware space
Exhibit understanding and familiarity with technology-related products, services, and global suppliers
Possess strong leadership and organisational skills, with a focus on problem-solving
Demonstrate the ability to make good decisions based upon a mixture of input from others, analysis, and sound judgement.

Procurement Category Manager – Technology

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