As a global leader in facilities services we connect people and places to make the world work better. Whether directly or indirectly, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our placemakers in delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our customers. Together, we make space for people and businesses to thrive.

 

Location: Copenhagen or Warsaw

Language: English

Application deadline: 31 May 2025

 

Main purpose of the position:

As the Category Director for IT and Indirect, you will strategically oversee the procurement of IT and Indirect products and services, ensuring that ISS secures the best value in terms of cost, quality, and delivery. This involves developing and implementing comprehensive category strategies together with your team. The Category Director for IT and Indirect acts as a key advisor to senior management, providing recommendations on procurement matters to ensure a best in class procurement operation. By fostering strong supplier relationships and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, you will ensure that the company's IT and Indirect needs are met efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

 

What you’ll do:

Develop and implement IT and Indirect category strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery always aligned with organizational goals Leading a competent team of category managers covering IT and Indirect categories respectively and creating followership around you Driving sourcing processes (mobilization to contract signing) and negotiating agreements with suppliers to secure the best possible agreements Manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluation and improvement initiatives Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies and execution Monitor and report on category performance, including cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance Prepare business cases outlining challenges and situation, developing strategies and solutions, as well as plan for implementation of changes to drive strategic change

 

Who you’ll work with:

Our Head of Category Management will support you in setting direction and making prioritisation Our business stakeholders (IT, People & Culture, Legal, Marketing etc.) requesting the procurement of products and services Our procurement colleagues in ISS countries who procure using global contracts established centrally

 

Key qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of experience as a management consultant with a top tier consultancy and/or in a procurement or category management function. Strong sourcing and negotiation skills enabling you to seamlessly execute large global engagements Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities allowing you to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts, examining data, identifying patterns, and understanding the root causes of issues Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Proficiency in commonly used tools such as the Microsoft suite, e-tendering software, ect.

 

Personal skills you excel:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills enabling you to thrive in a busy, matrix-structured organization A strong change management mindset enabling you to show resilience and adapt and change priorities and approach based on market conditions and organizational needs High emotional intelligence, including self-awareness and empathy, enabling you to manage own emotions as well as understand and influence the emotions of others

 

Why ISS

At ISS, we are more than just a service provider of cleaning, food, workplace and technical services, we are a partner in our customers’ success. By creating exceptional service moments and transforming workplaces into spaces where employees feel valued, engaged and productive, we enhance productivity and help our customers to attract talent and grow their businesses. This begins with our own people through training, career development, and a supportive culture – empowering them to deliver outstanding service. We know that when our people thrive, they create spaces where our customers’ employees and businesses thrive too.

 

ISS is a Place to Be You.

Be who you are. Become what you want. Be part of something bigger.

Become more. Become ISS.

 

How you’ll apply

Apply directly via the link on this page by submitting a cover letter, CV and other relevant documents for the position you are applying for.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.

 

ISS seeks to BE a place of belonging and CREATE places where every person is welcomed, embraced, and valued for exactly who they are. Places where people feel safe, respected, represented, and supported as their authentic selves.

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