Assistant Procurement Manager – Software
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This position will be responsible for supporting the definition and implementation of procurement strategies for the Technology Software category and for managing the supplier relationship management process.
Responsibilities
-Support the development and implementation of the software category procurement strategy to actively manage costs and deliver value in product acquisition campaigns and maintenance/support services.
-Conduct market analysis to identify business opportunities and supply market trends which may have positive or negative impacts on the company, develop new strategies to effectively leverage or mitigate these.
-Lead/support end to end sourcing process including proposal evaluations, commercial and contract negotiations through business award.
-Subsequently support delivery programs on commercial and contractual items.
-Develop existing and new relationships with key suppliers in the category through differentiated engagement strategies.
-Support engagement with internal stakeholders (Technology, Business Units) constructively challenge specifications and manage demand.
-Drive innovation in the category in terms of sourcing approaches to streamline and improve in-category processes.
-Actively contribute to developing a high performance culture and standards among APD community.
-Deputise for the team manager and provide guidance and leadership to the rest of the team members.
-Conduct market analysis to identify business opportunities and supply market trends which may have positive or negative impacts on the company, develop new strategies to effectively leverage or mitigate these.
-Lead/support end to end sourcing process including proposal evaluations, commercial and contract negotiations through business award.
-Subsequently support delivery programs on commercial and contractual items.
-Develop existing and new relationships with key suppliers in the category through differentiated engagement strategies.
-Support engagement with internal stakeholders (Technology, Business Units) constructively challenge specifications and manage demand.
-Drive innovation in the category in terms of sourcing approaches to streamline and improve in-category processes.
-Actively contribute to developing a high performance culture and standards among APD community.
-Deputise for the team manager and provide guidance and leadership to the rest of the team members.
Requirements
-Procurement and Category Management experience;
-Understanding of regulatory requirements and basic contract law;
-Strong commercial acumen;
-Ability to inspire, and build trust and respect among BU stakeholders and the APD community;
-Excellent people skills; including the ability to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders at various levels;
-Demonstrated ability to define and implement strategies;
-Approachable and decisive.
-Understanding of regulatory requirements and basic contract law;
-Strong commercial acumen;
-Ability to inspire, and build trust and respect among BU stakeholders and the APD community;
-Excellent people skills; including the ability to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders at various levels;
-Demonstrated ability to define and implement strategies;
-Approachable and decisive.
Salary
Negotiable
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