Overview Provide input to Northern Europe purchasing strategy for IT & Purchased Services through category expertise development and market intelligence. Identify key productivity projects/initiatives within IT & Purchased Services categories, develop and align these with stakeholders and suppliers, and implement them to capture savings Ensure effective supplier relationship management: set up preferred supplier rosters, monitor and track supplier performance, and have periodic supplier review meetings Capture the value delivered from any procurement led or supported initiatives and ensure full alignment of productivity delivery with stakeholders and finance Support the execution of the Global Capability Center in the Region NE Responsibilities Support team to sustain IT & Purchased Services purchasing coverage, through driving credibility and trust with internal stakeholders, PepsiCo purchasing community and suppliers. Influencing key stakeholders through market insight, benchmarks, leveraging Europe category leads if needed. Build procurement expertise and market intelligence in IT & Purchased Services categories identifying business needs, developing market insights by working closely with the market intelligence team in HCC, and representing the market specificities in European strategy development. Effectively manage local stakeholders relations, capturing business needs / advise organization through change & transformation toward new ways of working with Procurement. Ensure early, pro-active engagement with budget holders to understand how the Procurement team can support Lead sourcing events for categories of responsibility. Build strong strategic supplier partnerships through Supplier Relationship & Performance Management, evaluation processes and relevant KPI’s covering quality/ service / innovation / sustainability / value for managed categories Develop and share best practices via effective networking with IT & Purchased Services category leads in Europe and other local IT & Purchased Services Buyers Control and governance for categories of responsibility Track, report and capture value delivery for categories of responsibility Support and collaborate with myBUY Tactical Buyers to keep stakeholders informed on process and influence the execution of projects through TB in the Region. Apply Global Control Standards in the processes under his/her accountability, comply with GP Policy and other applicable policies as periodically updated and communicated, and ensure correct execution and documentation of controls. Qualifications Experience: Strong background in Indirects Purchasing within FMCG environment preferable (3years+) Ability to lead and apply strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and total cost of ownership Excellent business acumen, knowledge of financial fundamentals and analytical skills Excellent negotiation and influencing skills Communication and interpersonal skills, planning and organizing, accuracy and persistence Ability to interact with key stakeholders and build trust at all levels of the organization Languages: Dutch and English. Degree qualified. Master with an affinity for finance, business administration or engineering. Characteristics: Be dynamic, highly energetic, and motivated to achieve success Self-starter, ability to work independently and set right priorities to be effective Strong analytical and project management skills Good knowledge and understanding of sourcing processes and e-sourcing tools Basic knowledge of finance and accounting Ability to communicate effectively by conveying information and ideas in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner Ability to develop collaborative relationships with other individuals by listening, sharing ideas, and appreciating others’ efforts Ability to work with ambiguity and uncertainty Be responsive and highly rigorous