Job Title

Purpose of the Role

The Software Category Buyer drives the development of category practices for different types of software in scope, managed by the Cluster Lead and Category Lead Buyers, to maximize total cost of ownership savings and procurement value contribution. Drives and supports the implementation of specific category strategies by supporting/executing strategic sourcing initiatives. The Software Category Buyer reports to the Software Category Lead Buyer.

Main Responsibilities

Support the execution of global categories, lead sourcing projects (RFX), contract implementation, and drive contract compliance.

Manage end-to-end sourcing processes from negotiation to contract.

Lead supplier selection and fact-based negotiations.

Establish measures and controls for the Software Category practice to ensure and track successful implementation.

Coordinate contract implementation tasks with Regional Buyers and users.

Provide content owners with sufficient input for the creation of content.

Continuously track forecasted vs. actual savings.

Stay updated with various types of software licensing and global market trends.

Manage Supplier Relationships for Main SW Editors

In line with the defined procurement strategy, support the classification and categorization of suppliers.

Continuously track supplier performance and lead supplier development activities.

Identify potential contract improvement opportunities and re-negotiations.

Contribute to supplier relationships in accordance with segmentation.

Lead most interactions with suppliers, including those at the C-level.

Coordinate Steering Committees with assigned vendors.

Acquire market intelligence on the software area to identify potential new suppliers that could be added to the portfolio.

Manage Internal Customer Relationships

Within the framework of the cross-functional supplier development teams, closely develop and manage the relationship with internal customers.

Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further TCO/TVO reduction opportunities.

Enhance and strengthen procurement’s profile and recognition within the internal customer community.

Medium/Small SW Editors

Support Regional Buyers in sourcing major unplanned ad hoc demands, in alignment with the Cluster Lead, to maintain control over high spending using deep sourcing and category expertise.

Contribute to the definition and execution of the SW Reseller strategy and management to achieve predefined goals.

Contract Management

Collaborate with the Legal department to lead contract negotiations with vendors.

Understand contract structure to achieve maximum added value for the internal stakeholder.

Contribute and collaborate with the Purchasing Governance Office to ensure contract templates and guidelines are up to date.

Job Holder Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field.

Ideally, 5-10 years' experience in a strategic procurement environment, or an Engineering or Sales background with relevant job experience providing extensive insights into purchasing practices.

Proven delivery focus and ability to work to tight timelines.

Sound experience in Software Asset Management and Software Licensing for main software products (DDBB, ERPs, SaaS) is needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office, Contract management tools, Sourcing tools (ideally Coupa), Virtual collaboration tools.

Proficiency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Strategic levers for the Purchasing function to generate added value to the company.

Knowledge of products/services related to the specific category under job responsibility (expert).

Strategic Sourcing Project management (expert).

Knowledge to develop and follow-up on the supplier screening and selection process through RFx tools (expert).

Negotiation principles and techniques.

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