Software Category Procurement Strategist

Description -

This role is part of the Global Indirect Procurement Organization and will report to the Director of Strategic Global Categories. It is accountable for the strategic planning and execution of procurement activities such as spend management, supplier management, contracting and sourcing in the IT Software space.

Unique mastery and recognized authority on relevant subject matter knowledge including technologies, theories and techniques. Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas. Successfully operates in the most complex disciplines, in which the company must operate to be successful. Provides highly innovative solutions. Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives. May participate in cross-division, multi-function teams. Provides mentoring and guidance to lower level employees. Routinely exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives. Develops strategy and sets functional policy and direction. Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise but does not manage other employees as a primary job function.

Responsibilities:

• Meet the annual financial value targets for category and individually.
• Leads a complex software category; including data and industry analysis; reports results to business executives.
• Leads a complex, international, cross-functional team.
• Meets with Stakeholder business executives to discuss impact of supply chain strategic development on overall business and to develop forward-thinking supply chain strategies; influences the industry or marketplace for complex categories; engages with market leaders.
• Leads complex Supplier Selection Activities.
• Drives supply base optimization.
• Negotiates and completes contracts with highly complex and critical suppliers.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the most complex, long-term suppliers.
• Partners with suppliers in forward- thinking strategic development and relationship building.
• Develops strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operations improvement.
• Innovates complex business models, drives associated strategies and influences the marketplace.
• Identifies complex or emerging contract risk areas.
• Negotiates acceptable contracting outcomes using custom solutions.
• Advises executive level business leaders on all contract risk areas.

Education and Experience Required:

• First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
• Typically 6+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent understanding of global procurement processes, industry, and highly complex suppliers (preferably in IT Software category).
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Advanced business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint).
• Drives development and efficiency of procurement tools and applications.
• Advanced communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Strong Program Management Skills, incorporating multiple projects
• Advanced team leadership and influencing skills.
• Mastery in English and local language.
• Ability to independently draft legal contractual documents.
• Applies cause and effect thinking to identify complex or emerging contract risk areas.
• Capable of independently drafting custom contract solutions to obtain acceptable outcomes.
• Subject matter expertise on known and emerging contracting principles.
• Ability to close complex deals in a timely fashion.
• Advanced ability to develop suppliers strategically.
• Excellent understanding of HP.

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Job -
Supply Chain & Operations

Schedule -
Full time

Shift -
No shift premium (Mexico)

Travel -

Relocation -

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