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Reporting to the Group Procurement Director, the Head of Technology Procurement will be responsible for the commercial leadership and development of the €90M annual external spend across Alter Domus (Cloud, Software, Hardware). You will be accountable for leading a small team (3 FTE) to effectively implement and execute sourcing strategies and policies.
Job Responsibility:
Partner across all global functions to develop and implement optimal strategic sourcing strategies
Harness expert knowledge of the industry and the commercial models to ensure optimised commercial and vendor relationships
Build categories and long-term strategic plans whilst also being able to deliver operationally
Apply leverage with suppliers
Be comfortable with ambiguity whilst the Procurement Transformation is being implemented
Be accountable for the sustainable delivery of best total value and the most desirable total cost of ownership
Lead all elements of spend management for your categories, including strategic understanding of the supply market place, pricing and term negotiations, preparation and analysis of bid proposals/packages, supplier selection, negotiation and communication with users
Implement a robust set of KPIs and measurement practices to ensure best-in-class supplier agreements
Drive change when necessary, delivering communications and directions to the team
Promote and build Alter Domus' brand and culture both internally and externally
Support the development and engagement of employees at all levels
Foster a culture of continuous learning and development
Drive a culture of compliance and risk control
Promote ethical business practices, enhancing the company's reputation and social impact
Requirements:
A proven track record in global procurement roles preferably within a financial services or professional services context
A wide knowledge of procurement Category Management portfolio strategy
Superior business insight and commercial acumen combined with strong technical expertise, analytical problem-solving skills
Intellectual curiosity and a global mind-set, allowing you to partner effectively across teams and beyond with agility and flexibility
High energy and passion to drive the business and positively influence others
Adept at managing competing demands on your time, actively prioritising and remaining calm under pressure while navigating complexity and challenges with confidence and resilience
Strong interpersonal skills – influencing and building trust quickly, navigating complexity and ambiguity with confidence and negotiating with tenacity and focus
Ability to manage diverse stakeholders ranging from board members to finance professionals in the team
Personal resilience in the context of an international company in high-growth mode
Strong commitment to high integrity and ethics
What we offer:
Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
Continuous mentoring along your career progression
Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
Plus additional local benefits depending on your location