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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
* Implement effective sourcing strategies for different kinds of IT and Digital categories and services, focusing on digital solutions, software, consultants, and SAAS.
* Manage suppliers’ performance with a focus on continuous total cost control and performance, defined improvement, and innovation.
* Define and execute the Global Category Strategy ensuring cost savings while maintaining and improving quality, with Total Cost of Ownership as a key parameter.
* Ensure that third party requirements are clearly deployed to the supplier base, business needs are fulfilled, and execution is flawless.
* Build and maintain a Global supplier base, including contracting, negotiations, relationship building, risk management, and supplier performance.
* Secure Global KPIs performance and Procurement Policy implementation.
* Provide continuous support to IT teams, increasing compliance.
* 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.
* 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
* Organized and accountable
* Able to work within a global and highly matrixed organization
* Thinks strategically
* Clarifies critical priorities to create business value and assesses potential risks.
* Influences internally & externally - seeks to understand others' needs and interests to build trust.
* Generates engagement and commitment from others.
* Manages conflict in a pragmatic and constructive manner.
* 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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