Global Procurement Manager Information Technologies & Consultancy
Job Description
To start with, the position of Global Procurement Manager Business Services – IT and Consultancy, sits in Global Procurement Marketing and Business Services organization. An incredible diverse team that helps each other learn, grow and develop. Just how we like it! And as a Global Procurement Manager Business Services you will be asked to focus on sourcing Information Technology (IT) and Consultancy services. For this, we don’t just need you to be a knowledgeable professional but also strongly rely on the interpersonal skillset you have developed over the years. Know that you’ll have a crucial role in creating and protecting the impact we look for in our value chain. With this said we like you to take responsibility over the following tasks:
- Develop robust global category sourcing strategies, lead execution and track benefits realization
- Build effective relationships engaging with internal stakeholders across regions, functions and business units
- Proactively manage supplier relationships and negotiate to deliver cost & cash results
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in IT procurement to drive innovation and competitive advantage
- Oversee high level risk management activities for the respective category areas.
- Ensure compliance to internal policies & procedures and has a deep understanding of and manage compliance to the Combined Business Model.
- Builds longer term productivity pipelines in the categories to ensure a continuous delivery against Procurement productivity targets
- Lead cross-functional teams on strategic projects and initiatives to drive operational excellence and business transformation
Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced individual with a drive for excellence. Someone that holds themselves accountable and doesn’t shy away from responsibility. Given the nature of the role we feel it’s important for you to have level of seniority as well as a solid understanding of your own added value. We thrive in diverse teams and look for people that appreciate that as much as we do. We can give you a list of “must haves”, however that’s not how we view your candidacy. We do, of course, take into consideration how much experience you have with procurement of IT and Business consultancy services, but ultimately we look at the bigger picture. To give you a bit of guidance as to what we see is needed in this role, here is our list:
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in IT procurement roles in multinational companies
- An excellent track record of delivering “best in class cost and cash results” by leading complex procurement projects and cross functional teams
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Solid understanding of IT procurement processes, technologies, and market dynamics
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Preference for candidates with a further degree / MBA
- Fluency in English, additional languages a plus
Additional Information
Your application at JDE Peet's
If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.
The future of work is hybrid, with both office and home playing an important role. At JDE Peet's, we value meeting colleagues in the office to unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea together and we enjoy our focus time when working from home. Join us and you will experience both. Because it’s amazing what happens over a cup of coffee.
We are keen to learn and develop as an organization and we understand the power of experience. We are a stable organization and have been for years. It’s safe to say we feel our flexible approach and options is what helps us in the long run. We offer a very competitive salary and bonus, and ad additional benefits to the mix. To name a few: Solid pension plan, mobility allowance or lease car, health insurance discounts…
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Who we are?
JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.
What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?
We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.
We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth. We’ve worked hard to build an open, collaborative environment where you can approach anyone and be heard.
At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We also believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way. No matter who you are, where you come from, how you live your life, or how you enjoy your coffee or tea, you can fulfil your ambitions and contribute to our success.
When you grow, we grow, and coffee & tea grows.
UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILITY!
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