Oversee development and execution of strategies through the sourcing process for the specific category including strategy, market analysis, commercial contract creation & management, negotiation process (RFXs), supplier selection and creation, and buy channel management
Work with Vendor Management Office to help solve problems, monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization
Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies to achieve the best contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction
Drive value through supplier relationship management
Utilize an understanding of industry trends to inform the decision-making process
Develop expertise within function by growing reputation within organization, providing professional and thought leadership, influencing policy, and ensuring delivery within own function while linking with other functions of the organization
Present business solutions to leaders in functional area
Driving demand management and compliance for IT categories (e.g., number of licenses, alternatives, number and specs of devices, preferred vendor development)
Working closely with IT Requisitioning Process for assigned spend categories
Serve as trusted advisor to multi-functional stakeholder teams to design and implement specific strategic sourcing initiatives to meet business requirements and priorities
Driving best practices
Measuring and tracking internal performance within each spend category
Champion and secure TCO reductions for your category
Monitoring strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization
Basic Qualifications (What you will bring):
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Commercial Contracting Experience: Significant experience leading supplier negotiations and negotiating complex commercial terms and conditions, with proven expertise in contract drafting, review, and interpretation, a solid understanding of business law fundamentals, and prime contract commercial experience in international environments
IT Sourcing Experience: Experience in IT sourcing, including hardware, software, professional services
Skills: Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and project management skills, including spend analytics, should‑cost analysis, and market research and intelligence, with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex commercial and sourcing issues in cross‑functional environments
Desired Qualifications (What will make you stand out):
Education: Legal university degree
Experience: Expertise in sourcing Network and Telecommunications categories.
Hiring Locations:
Váci Greens Office Park, District XIII., Budapest, Hungary
Gas Power Manufacturing site, Veresegyház, Hungary
Zatorze district, Elblag
Fabryczna district, Wroclaw
Work arrangement:
Hybrid – 2 days / week in the office OR
Remote – primarily remote, with occasional office presence