Leading the execution of tenders, supplier qualification, appraisal and supplier due diligence.
Head up the negotiation of both commercial and overall contractual terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve optimal position.
Establish and ongoing management of designated category plan(s) and supporting senior stakeholders with the development and implementation of assigned category plan(s).
Monitoring ongoing supplier performance and managing the resolution of issues/disputes and concerns appropriately inline with Group Vendor Management policy and process
Conducting in depth category, market and supplier research and analysis to identify opportunities to engage new suppliers to improve price, product innovation or service.
Contract management - managing contracts appropriately from a commercial point of view as well as ensuring timely renewals of existing contracts.
Provision of financial support for cost forecasting and budget generation
Risk management, ensuring supplier risk is appropriately identified and managed with stakeholders.
Contributing to the overall Group Procurement and Vendor Management team target of delivering savings and values across PageGroup in line with overall company strategy.
Setting up and leading internal workshops (e.g. requirements gathering, facilitating evaluations) required to support internal business case development.
Setting up and running client reference calls as appropriate
Partnering with other areas of the company (e.g. Finance, HR, Business Technology (IT), Marketing) to confirm requirements.
Perform any other tasks deemed appropriate and assigned by line manager.
Barcelona office based with the expectation of 2-3 days in the office and available to travel across the EU or globally if required to meet with suppliers or internal stakeholders.
The Successful Applicant
Profile requirements:
No formal qualifications required for this role, although a relevant bachelor's degree and 5-7 years related procurement experience in a global business is preferred. CIPS qualification is desirable but not required.
Skills, Behaviours And Competencies
Experience of Procurement within IT category - specifically Sourcing and contracting with SaaS / Applications vendors (Ideally HR & payroll) in addition to Professional Services (Consultancy / Application Development)
Working within a procurement, vendor management function at a senior level - coaching, mentoring junior team members
Excellent management level procurement experience
Excellent people skills and stakeholder management, both internally with peers and stakeholders and externally with suppliers - including experience working with C-Level executives
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Strong planning, analytical and communication skills
Relationship building
Strong emphasis on delivering a customer focused service to PageGroup stakeholders, executives and peers.
Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
Strong financial acumen
Results oriented with a high sense of urgency.
Committed to execution and outstanding delivery.
Strong team player
Resilient under pressure
Ownership of tasks
Proactive, delivery focus ('Starter/Completer')
Lateral strategic thinker with ability to identify solutions rather than present problems.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary + Side Benefits
Hybrid model (3 from the office / 2 from home)
International Environment
Contact: Gerard Roma
Quote job ref: JN-072024-6471521
Nivel de antigüedad
Intermedio
Tipo de empleo
Jornada completa
Función laboral
Compras y Cadena de abastecimiento
Sectores
Servicios de información, Servicios de recursos humanos y Servicios financieros
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