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Category Manager
As member of the Global Procurement team you will be responsible for all IT procurement activities related to indirect spend within the Group. Group Procurement is part of the cost management team within the CFO domain and has the mission to maximize the added value for DLL when procuring goods and/or services from Suppliers. To realize this you will work with (internal) stakeholders to identify needs and roadmap items execute tactical (and operational) procurement activities and build supplier relationships.
DLL sets out for continuous improvements to its (core) processes and needs you to guide the approach to market structured information analysis facilitate the internal risk management processes and close on contract negotiations.
We are an international team with presence in the US and Netherlands. Where you will represent DLL Group externally together with the business representative. Within this position you take ownership and responsibility for a large portfolio of IT suppliers (like Microsoft Oracle Salesforce PEGA systems Global IT Service Providers etc...). Youll create excellent relationships with the budgetholders who will trust your expertise and give you responsibility for IT spend up to 20.000.000! Due to your investigative nature youll know exactly what is important to your internal stakeholders and with your get it done attitude youll make sure they are well served.
Group Procurement is part of the cost management team which is also includes disciplines concerning supplier management finance cost control outsourcing management and first line privacy for corporate center activities. You will work closely with them but you will take responsibility of IT procurement.
Find out more hereabout how you can unleash your full potential at DLL
Day to day:
- Sourcing - to create and execute RFIs and RFPs together with subsequent structured information analysis.
- Contract negotiation - to prepare negotiate and implement appropriate forms of contract and commitment with suppliers.
- Contract/Purchase Order Renewals manage contract/service renewals to identify cost efficiencies and maintain service continuity.
- Buying power - challenge the current strategies and look for opportunities to reduce costs decrease risk and/or improve reliability.
- Stakeholder Management - Establish and maintain key stakeholder relationship within the organization.
- Stakeholder Management - Establish and maintain key stakeholder relationship with strategic suppliers
- Oversee contract management and coordinate supplier risk mitigation and management.
- Ensure regular/recurring supplier due diligence is followed.
- Applying regulations/requirements into practice as it relates to Supplier Due Diligence and Contracting (i.e. US Cyber Security GDPR European Banking Authority Outsourcing guidelines Digital Operational Resilience Art (DORA).
- Take initiative to further optimize internal processes.
All members enjoy
Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
Health and Wellness program including healthy food free health checks fun health & vitality activities.
Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
Career development opportunities: online learning member development programs.
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We not only live up to the expectations of our customers for today but also anticipate their market needs of tomorrow.
Essentials:
Relevant Bachelor or Master degree.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the IT procurement domain or commercial (related) role.
It is considered a pre when affinity with one or more:
Experience with supplier relation management
Experience with contracting and price negotiation
Experience with contract management
Commercial experience (e.g. sales)
Experience in regulated industry
Skills and characteristics:
General:
Drive passion and enthusiasm.
Fluent command of English (verbal and written).
Able to work independently.
Potential and eagerness to further develop within the procurement domain.
Self-starter
Flexibility to adapt to the situation because not everyday will go as planned.
Result oriented:
Excellent negotiation skills and able to influence both internal and external stakeholders to get the job done.
Practical accurate and punctual.
Analytical problem solving be able to handle ambiguity and set priorities
Communication
Organizational sensitivity.
Team player.
Proactive and persuasive personality
Choose wellbeing
DLLs wellbeing ambition is to educate equip and empower members to build connections manage their mental emotional physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.
Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:
Connection Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
Health Manage mental emotional and physical health
Finance Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
Lifestyle Maintain balance between work and life priorities
These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL
Good to know:
Deadline for application: August 31st (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
The selection process may involve an assessment.
Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website.
DLLs referral program applies
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DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.
DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
