Strategic IT Procurement Specialist
Há 4 dias
Company Overview
">Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy with over 35 years of expertise in digital business transformation.
">About Us
">We put people at the heart of our approach to drive growth, engagement, and loyalty for our clients.
">Job Summary
">We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager for IT & Telco to join our dynamic procurement team.
">Key Responsibilities
">- ">
- Develop and implement category strategies for IT and technology procurement, aligning with overall business objectives.">
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the IT and tech sectors.">
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process for IT hardware, software, services, and telecommunications.">
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including IT, finance, and legal teams, to understand their requirements and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.">
- Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on procurement processes and best practices.">
- Communicate effectively with senior management on procurement activities, performance, and strategic initiatives.">
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.">
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.">
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery, and service agreements.">
- Ensure all contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements and company policies.">
- Manage contract renewals and amendments in a timely manner.">
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to achieve procurement savings targets.">
- Monitor and report on category spend, ensuring budget adherence and financial efficiency.">
Qualifications
">Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant professional certification is preferred.
">Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on IT and technology categories.
">Strong knowledge of IT and telco markets, including hardware, software, services, and telecommunications.
">Proven experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost management.
">Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
">Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
">English proficiency is mandatory; German language skills are preferred.
">Commitment to ethical and sustainable procurement practices.
">Benefits
">- ">
- Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools">
- Software-house environment">
- Agile and Flexible working hours">
- Hybrid work system (remote friendly)">
- Digital nomad policy">
- Focus on career development">
- Health insurance (also included for the household)">
- Mental health support">
- Volunteering experiences and sustainable mindset">
- 25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year">
- Beers (after 6pm), foosball, and ping-pong #workhardplayhard">
- Free breakfast every second Monday of the month">
- Employee discounts">
- Team & Company events">
Inclusion & Diversity
">We value the strength diversity brings to our business and are working hard to build a more inclusive workplace through partnerships with Stonewall, Business Disability Forum and Business in the Community's race and gender equality campaigns.
">We are happy to discuss all flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly.
">If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.
">Location
">Lisbon
">Contract Type
">Permanent
">The estimated salary for this role is €80,000 - €110,000 per annum, depending on experience.
">We strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve.
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