IT Software Category Specialist – Global Procurement

Company Description

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 2,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Job Description

As IT Category Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimize costs and drive value within the IT category across our global operations. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure alignment with business objectives, mitigate risks, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

You will also be part of our Global IT Procurement setup, working with our IT Procurement professionals in Rambøll Headquarter in Denmark.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to identify potential vendors, negotiations, and manage vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand IT requirements and provide procurement support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute category strategies for Technology procurement activities, primarily focused our software portfolio.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and optimization within the software procurement process.
• Ensuring that all software purchases comply with company policies, legal regulations, and geographical locations.
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve favourable terms and conditions, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Drive cost savings initiatives, including demand management, consolidation of purchasing volumes, and optimization of supplier agreements.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT procurement, incorporating insights into category strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. MBA or advanced certification (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on IT Category Management and/or Software Contract Management within a global organization.
• Good negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Deep understanding of IT procurement processes, vendor selection, negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships with internal and external partners.
• Detail-oriented with a results-driven mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Information

Welcome to our Support Organisation

In Ramboll’s Support Organisation we take pride in keeping Ramboll running smoothly, enabling bright minds throughout the organisation to focus on their areas of expertise as we tie together all parts of the business. We provide support within areas like Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Communication, Facility Management and more, coordinating efforts and securing common ground for the development and servicing of clients and markets.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.