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EDUCATION
· Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
EXPERIENCE
· 5 years of experience in sourcing, with demonstrable success in a cross-cultural and matrix-based environment.
· Proven negotiation and analytical skills.
MAIN FUNCTIONS
1. Implement effective sourcing strategies for different kinds of IT and Digital categories and services, focusing on digital solutions, software, consultants, and SAAS.
2. Manage suppliers’ performance with a focus on continuous total cost control and performance, defined improvement, and innovation.
3. Define and execute the Global Category Strategy ensuring cost savings while maintaining and improving quality, with Total Cost of Ownership as a key parameter.
4. Ensure that third party requirements are clearly deployed to the supplier base, business needs are fulfilled, and execution is flawless.
5. Build and maintain a Global supplier base, including contracting, negotiations, relationship building, risk management, and supplier performance.
6. Secure Global KPIs performance and Procurement Policy implementation.
7. Provide continuous support to IT teams, increasing compliance.
8. Effectively negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs with suppliers to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply according to the Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures for RHG.
9. Operate as the leader for all issues with suppliers in terms of quality, delivery service, costs, and ensure alignment with all internal partners.
REQUIRED PROFILE
1. Organized and accountable
2. Able to work within a global and highly matrixed organization
3. Thinks strategically
4. Clarifies critical priorities to create business value and assesses potential risks.
5. Influences internally & externally - seeks to understand others' needs and interests to build trust.
6. Generates engagement and commitment from others.
7. Manages conflict in a pragmatic and constructive manner.
8. Excellent English; French written and verbal communication skills are a bonus.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The position is located in Madrid and reports directly to the CSO Strategic Sourcing Senior Director.
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