Procurement Supervisor leading a team of procurement professionals for RTX to support varied commodities. Manage performance and oversee daily direction for procurement activities across the country.
About the role
- Global Category Manager managing IT procurement strategies for IFF. Sourcing and negotiating with global suppliers in the IT sector, focusing on software and related services.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and execute a strategy to source a competitive and cost-effective global portfolio of IT products and services, with a focus on software and related services.
- Manage assigned IT sub-categories (e.g. software, services) sourced globally, with a common supply base and similar market forces.
- Manage IT sub-categories costs and performance of his/her/their full portfolio, including establishing the sourcing strategy and setting strategic objectives, while optimizing their supplier portfolio.
- Manage relationships with key suppliers, ensure alignment with IFF business objectives, and participate on Category teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
- Engage with global suppliers and maintain extensive market and network insights.
- Interact with IFF’s IT leadership up to the CIO level, supporting business transitions during integrations and divestitures in collaboration with PMO.
- Develop skills and capabilities in regional teams to support roll-out of IT digital strategies across various functions including Regulatory, R&D, Quality, Creation & Application, Commercial and Corporate functions (Finance, HR, Legal, etc.).
- Contribute to key company, functional and global business strategies and cost initiatives, directly impacting IFF’s costs and margins.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, IT, Mechanical or any other relevant discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Procurement.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in software license negotiations.
- Prior experience in stakeholder management (Internal and External).
- Direct negotiations experience with software companies like Microsoft, SAP and Salesforce.
- Project management experience, people leadership and presentation skills.
- Strong communication skills (written and oral) in English and global leadership interaction.
- Ability to engage, motivate people and manage challenges in the organization.
- Strong mentor skills and ability to coach team members.
- Experience in identifying, developing and promoting new and existing supplier relationships for global areas.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Training opportunities
- Learning and development programs
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