Title:  Global Category Buyer - IT Enterprise Software & Services

Job Purpose and Impact

The Global Category Buyer - IT Enterprise Software & Services will support multiple countries for mainly Software Sourcing & related Services activities. In this role, you will execute complex procurement tasks to provide inputs to the global category team.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive end-to-end sourcing activities for enterprise software and IT services (e.g., SaaS, on-prem licenses, support/maintenance, consulting) by conducting RFX activities, contract terms negotiations, concluding a best-in-class deal to ensure favorable terms and compliance with company policies.
• Collaborate with the global category team for category strategy development and execution.
• Execute medium and highly complex sourcing events & ongoing contract renewals for Enterprise Software, SaaS, IT Services.
• Manage supplier relationships by conducting periodic review & consistent performance reporting.
• Provide comprehensive understanding of alternate products & solutions, through prior knowledge & market discovery to global stakeholders. Analyze and compare software and SaaS offerings to determine the best fit for the organization.
• Monitor stakeholder relationships. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies
• Follow compliance with established procedures to select suppliers for Software, SaaS, related Services. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and provide regular reports to management.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience, 6-10 years of total experience in Technology domain
• Fluent in English; excellent communication and presentation skills.