Sourcing Manager-IT Software-Procurement
Location
Secunderabad | India
Job description
About The Role
Sourcing Manager – IT Software Procurement
Location – Hyderabad Hybrid
About the Role:
Responsible for multiple categories in one country OR one cross-divisional category in one country part of the Category aligned teams. May lead the delivery of individual projects defined as part of the Annual Category Plan; to focus on project delivery with activities including requirements gathering, market analysis, qualifying and selecting suppliers with the relevant Business Partners and stakeholders, as well as non-sourcing
projects such as demand management and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement global category strategy at local level OR implement sourcing business plan for area of responsibility; directly deploys global category strategy at site level. Supervise the implementation of sourcing plans for the sub-category & deliver sub-category savings targets following engagement in the target setting process.
- Provide input into the overall Category segmentation and identification of key supplier relationships or may directly control purchases with respect to supplier choice, timing and commercial conditions on a local basis (may vary between divisions depending on way spend is controlled).
- Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships, and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, and report on suppliers' performance. Collect supplier information and feedback from Divisions, countries, sites, Category teams and Business Partners, and deliver Procurement Balanced Scorecard metrics for the relevant sub-category.
- Create, apply, complete and reviews major contracts for the sub-category and ensure that 1/3 negotiated contracts are clearly communicated for the sub-category area and that they are consistently applied.
- Manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships, and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, ensuring that any supplier performance risks and issues are resolved on a timely basis to end-user satisfaction.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Role Requirements Essential Requirements:
- Preferably 10-15 years of relevant subject experience (IT related experience in Procurement, Supplier Management, Finance, Architecture).
- Preferably 5-10 years of experience in IT Software Procurement or other related experience in Software Category management, supplier management, or related area, with a focus in the IT Software domain with specialization in driving critical negotiation with Enterprise software publishers (e.g. SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Veeva)
- Strong project management and other leadership experience. Stakeholder Management to CxO level
- Specialized in IT Software procurement (5+ years) , Hands on expert knowledge on running RFX, Drive independently negotiation with Tier1/2 suppliers (SaaS/On prem), Supplier relationship management, Stakeholder management/business partnering, Driving Demand management to optimize cost.
Desirable Requirements:
- University/Advanced degree is required.
- Master's Degree/other advanced degree in IT, Business Administration, is preferred.
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Division Operations
Business Unit Procurement
Work Location Hyderabad, AP
Company/Legal Entity Nov Hltcr Shared Services Ind
Functional Area Procurement
Job Type Full Time
Employment Type Regular
Shift Work No
Early Talent No
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