The Chance:

Global Category Expert (Sr Analyst) are expert practitioners in creating competitive environments and have a strong bias for decision-making rooted in data and analytics. They routinely influence Indirect Spend vendor relationships by advising senior leaders on innovative sourcing strategies that create sustainable, long-term partnerships. They are highly effective communicators, able to articulate the value proposition that procurement can bring to their organizations. The role need to have hands on experience in supplier negotiations, auctions/advanced negotiation methods, Supplier relationship management, data analytics, Power BI, Usage of AI/Copilot in Sourcing activities (reporting, MS Tools etc.), creating Power BI , SAP, Category Strategy , Knowledge of Vendor market ,Willing to start from scratch, Knowledge of Indirect & Economic Megatrends etc.MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance)
Strategic Sourcing
- The role will be responsible as a seasoned category buyer who can handle Supplier negotiations, Contract Management,



Supplier mentorships, Supplier relationship management, S2C , Stake Holder Management , Risk Management & Category Management.
- Market research for Indirect commodities, can handle Global subcategories individually.
- Basic understanding of SaaS/on-prem licensing models
- Basic literacy on existing software landscape and trends
- Eagerness to learn more about IT trends in modern corporate environment
- Responsible for market assessments, prequalification, and RFQ processes
- Issue inquiries (RFQ), evaluate received quotation and negotiate commercial terms. Select the most appropriate suppliers, through the definition and analysis of objective criteria, to meet the needs of the business.
- Achieve systematic and sustainable cost reductions through strengthened spend and category management processes.
- Manage and run renegotiations with relevant suppliers for any contract renewals.
- Manage supplie

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