Global Lead Procurement Buyer - Corporate Software

Job Description

The Global Lead Buyer (GLB) Corporate will manage a dedicated Software – Applications portfolio.
She/He will be dedicated to deliver the best possible service to our business stakeholders GIT , core functions and
global businesses.
The GLB will own global vendors selection and the overall global relationship for all vendors in her/his category.
She/He will manage direct corporate spend and provide impact on the business profitability while ensuring the best
T&Cs, quality and delay. She / He will be responsible for meeting the objectives and KPI targets set by procurement in
her/his responsibility category .
The GLB is reporting to the Procurement Global Applications Category Director.

Key Responsibilites:

• Build sourcing strategy for SW vendors of a 100M€+ Corporate portfolio such as Finance, HR, Legal, Sales tools (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, LinkedIn, etc…)
• Manage full portfolio sourcing process, from supplier selection to contract negotiations, strategic account relationships, performance evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Closely cooperate with the stakeholders to clarify their needs, budget & timeline.
• Evaluate make-vs-buy decision, conduct RFP and renewals taking benefit from end of quarter or fiscal year.
• Drive global savings initiatives in close cooperation with C-level stakeholders (internal use, managed services
  and resell).
• Ensure suppliers are correctly reflected in the procurement tool to drive contract adherence and savings.
• Provide inputs, guidance and support to ITT procurement community, and Alliances for resell.
• Regularly benchmarking with peers.
• Monitor the market to identify startups, disruptors, innovations, relevant industry developments impacting the Capgemini Information System and contribute to the overall IT expertise with insights.
  Improve and develop procurement specific processes and tools aligned with our global approach.

Required Skills:

• 10 years experience in IT procurement with strong skills in Software procurement and proven track record in sourcing global mega vendors
• Master’s degree in business/economics, Engineering or Finance
• Results oriented with proven negotiation skills driving significant savings and strong supplier partnerships.
• Contract knowledge – e.g. implementing, reviewing, flow downs, contract changes, novations, terminations
• Track record of delivering savings, whilst also understanding the value of quality and service provision.
• Category Planning – strategy setting.
• Highly organized with ability to balance global vision with attention to local details
• Can adapt to fast changing schedules and priorities.
• Very good communication and networking skills and is able to work effectively as either an individual or as part of a team in a matrix environment
• Good problem solving skills and can-do attitude
• Strong influencing skills to use both a facilitative and directive approach to “sell” method to internal clients and negotiate with suppliers
• Strong communication skills both oral and written in English.