IT Sourcing Specialist

4 meses atrás

Lisbon, Portugal Bose Tempo inteiro

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.

At Bose, we are entirely self-funded, and enabling growth year after year takes careful planning, talent, capability, and passion. Through a broad variety of specialties and disciplines, the Finance team enables the business to make the decisions and investments, at the right times, to ensure the long-term financial viability of the company.

Job Description

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity with a lot of variety in a dynamic, global environment? If so, this opportunity is right for you

At Bose Portugal's Business Service Center, we deliver high-quality global business services across all company levels. As an international company, we interact with foreign managers, deal with diverse cultures, and navigate a variety of languages, making our work incredibly varied and exciting.

We are currently seeking an IT Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement Team in Lisbon. This role requires a strategic thinker and problem-solver with expertise in IT sourcing to support our global sourcing and procurement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement and Sourcing:

Develop and execute highly effective IT sourcing strategies by leveraging spend analytics and market intelligence to align with business objectives.

Manage supplier relationships specifically for IT products and services to ensure business and strategic goals are met, evolving the role from a commercial expert to a valued business partner.

Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with IT suppliers, supporting the requisition and purchase order processes.

Maintain a deep understanding of IT technology trends, market forces, and supplier technology roadmaps.

Administer IT sourcing and contracting projects within Ariba, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.

Continuously evaluate and improve IT sourcing processes to support category-specific business or stakeholder needs.

Provide insights and updates to senior leadership on IT category performance, savings, and other key performance indicators.

Contract Management:

Oversee the entire IT contract lifecycle, including renewals, cancellations, and ensuring adherence to legal and compliance requirements.

Develop robust negotiation strategies to optimize total value for IT contracts, manage contract execution, and monitor supplier deliverables.

Work closely with legal and compliance teams to define appropriate clauses and ensure IT contracts meet business needs.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including department heads and senior leaders, to align IT sourcing strategies with overall business goals.

Maintain regular communication to promote the value of IT sourcing initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Work closely with business stakeholders, IT suppliers, category managers, and legal and finance departments to ensure seamless procurement processes.

Evaluation and Improvement:

Evaluate IT supplier performance and stakeholder project experiences to identify areas for improvement.

Conduct spend analyses specific to IT and report findings to drive decision-making and strategy refinement.

Qualifications and Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Experience: Extensive experience in IT sourcing, procurement, or related areas, with a strong understanding of IT market dynamics and procurement processes.

Skills:

Systematic, objective, and strategic thinking with strong negotiation capabilities in the IT domain.

Flexibility to adapt communication and negotiation styles across different levels and environments.

Ability to handle resistance, manage multiple tasks, and persevere through challenges.

Strong ethical standards with honesty and dependability.

Customer-driven mindset, with a constructive and collaborative approach to teamwork.

Proactive, with the ability to build relationships and bridge gaps across teams and stakeholders.

Perceptive in understanding the IT environment and adjusting strategies accordingly.

Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong knowledge of IT procurement processes, market expertise, financial analysis, and legal compliance.

Proficiency in procurement tools, including Ariba and SRM.

Are you interested in this position? 

We’d love to know you better Submit your application, by uploading your CV in English via the “Apply” button above. 

Note 

Thanks in advance for your application. After the online phase, the most successful candidates will be invited for an interview. In case you’re not contacted in the next 15 days, we will keep your application for future opportunities that may suit your profile best.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.

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