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GIGivaudan SA

Senior Global IM&S Category Manager IT(m/w/x)

Vernier
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
AI/ML

Global IT procurement strategy for software, cloud, and emerging tech. 10 years IM&S procurement experience required. 6 weeks vacation, company car for private use.

Requirements

  • University degree in IT, Business, or Supply Chain or equivalent experience
  • 10 years' experience in IM&S Procurement or functional experience
  • 5 years' leadership experience in international environment
  • International exposure in previous role
  • Fluent in English
  • Strong leadership skills, people management emphasis
  • Good understanding of business needs
  • Ability to engage with stakeholders at different levels and functions
  • Good understanding of procurement processes and systems
  • Strong collaborator, builds network rapidly
  • CI mindset and ability to challenge current state
  • Managerial courage
  • Change management skills
  • Track record in managing culture and complex transformations

Tasks

  • Establish global procurement vision and strategy for IT
  • Drive global category strategies for software and cloud
  • Drive global category strategies for emerging technologies
  • Drive global category strategies for IT services
  • Conduct market analysis for disruptive tech
  • Implement vendor risk mitigation plans
  • Lead sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams
  • Execute major RFQs/RFPs
  • Negotiate contracts with Tier 1 providers
  • Negotiate global licensing agreements
  • Manage global subscription frameworks
  • Manage managed services SLAs
  • Select software/cloud vendors
  • Onboard software/cloud vendors
  • Audit software/cloud vendors
  • Manage vendor relationships for continuous improvement
  • Identify portfolio optimization opportunities
  • Coordinate contract deployment with regional teams
  • Collect supplier performance data
  • Own key strategic tech vendor relationships
  • Lead escalations with GBS support
  • Communicate market trends to stakeholders
  • Support Responsible Sourcing projects
  • Ensure digital providers meet sustainability standards
  • Ensure digital providers meet ethical standards
  • Influence stakeholders on demand/specifications
  • Develop annual initiatives for software/cloud spends
  • Develop forecasts for software/cloud spends
  • Lead cost reduction projects
  • Optimize software licenses
  • Consolidate vendors
  • Provide global price forecasts
  • Provide insights into cloud economies
  • Provide insights into subscription economies
  • Drive Responsible Sourcing for digital suppliers
  • Drive green cloud initiatives
  • Use AI tools for spend analytics
  • Use AI tools for vendor risk scoring
  • Use AI tools for predictive cost modelling
  • Collaborate with IT teams on dashboards
  • Collaborate with data analytics teams on dashboards

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Healthcare support
  • Sport and leisure clubs

Generous Parental Leave

  • Paid time off and family leave

Retirement Plans

  • Retirement plan

Corporate Discounts

  • Company shop

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Staff restaurant
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