About us:
Ferrovial is one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators, committed to developing sustainable solutions.
Our company operates in more than 15 countries and has a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35), and is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good.
The aim of Ferrovial Corporation is to design the Company's strategy, establishing global policies, guidelines and action guides related to the different functional areas of the Organization (Internal Audit, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, IT, Innovation, etc.), which subsequently are developed and adapted to the specificities of each Business Unit.
Job Description:
In Ferrovial, we are always looking for high-skilled professionals. At this stage, we are looking for an IT Procurement & Vendor Management Manager with a proven track record managing the IT procurement and vendor management lifecycle, from demand management, negotiation of agreements (commercial and legal) to order issuance and invoice management, as well as management of strategic/non-strategic relationships with IT suppliers.
The IT Procurement & Vendor Management Manager will join the Procurement and Vendor Management team within Digital Transformation & CIIO Office, with a key objective of maximizing the value of IT Procurement management and Vendor relationships and being responsible to develop contract and vendor management capabilities on the top of Procurement function to accelerate the execution of Ferrovial’s transformation.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of IT Vendor Management and Procurement, your responsibilities will be:
* Strategic Sourcing:
o Drive effective sourcing strategies for categories in the scope.
* Vendor Management:
o Continuous and proactive assessment for supply base segmentation and rationalization.
o Monitor and support key strategic vendor relationships and performance.
o Develop and maintain the e2e relationship with DGSII partners and strategic vendor in the scope.
o Continuous performance follow up and evolution of the main contracts.
o Planning and proactive management of the main contracts.
* IT Purchasing to Pay lifecycle:
o Demand management: Work closely with stakeholders to lead sourcing and negotiation initiatives.
o Contract management and negotiations: Lead the negotiation strategy for IT contracts.
o Procurement process formalization: set up purchase orders and manage documentation.
* Cost Optimization:
o Identify cost-optimization opportunities through effective negotiation strategies.
* Market Analysis and Research:
o Continuous monitoring of market and industry trends.
* Procurement Process, Metrics and Tools:
o Continuous identification of opportunities for procurement process optimization.
o Maintain and enhance Vendor Management and Procurement tools.
o Identify, define and continuous follow up of Procurement and Vendor Management metrics and KPIs.
* Budget management:
o Monitor its own budget lines, as well as define following years’ budget.
Qualifications
* Education & Experience:
o Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Business Administration preferred).
o At least 7-10 years’ experience managing IT lifecycle, contracts and vendors.
o Deep understanding and knowledge of IT market and vendor dynamics.
o Experience in negotiating with IT big vendors.
o Essential high level English.
o Very good handling of MS Office. SAP and SAP Ariba desirable.
* Skills:
o Strong analytical and numerical skills.
o Excellent communication and writing skills.
o Strong teamwork skills.
o Problem analysis and problem resolution at a strategic level.
o Strong negotiations skills.
o Strong stakeholder management skills.
o Effective change agent.
o Cultural awareness and experience of working in international teams.
Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers.
Why Ferrovial?
* Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide.
* Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment.
* Diverse and inclusive culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace.
* Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility.
* Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
* Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together!
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer.
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