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1 day ago
HR and Recruitment Partner at Ardagh GroupRegional Procurement Category ManagerRegional Procurement Category ManagerIT, Professional Services & EnergyAs the European procurement category manager for IT, Professional Services & Energy, the role holder will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering value across multiple levers. This role will drive best in-class procurement practise and ensure compliances with internal policies and external regulations are met.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and align category strategies incl. sourcing execution.Support budget planning, cost modelling and TCO evaluation for in-scope categories.Identify, assess and manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance and continuous improvement.Develop and negotiate commercial contract terms in collaboration with legal.Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and apply best practises to the categories.Implement regional pillar of the category strategy contributing to the overall procurement and business strategy.Continuously drive adoption and development of new opportunities by integrating innovative ideasKey RequirementsUniversity degreeAny procurement certification is a plusComfortable working with Microsoft Office programs5 to 10 years of working experience in Procurement (or comparable e.g. Supply Chain, Consulting with relevant connect to IT);Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team in a multicultural organisationAdvanced analytical and negotiation skillsSourcing and contracting; preferably sourcing and contracting of IT (Software, Hardware, Infrastructure, Telecommunication)Advanced stakeholder management and project execution skillsEffective communication and influencing skills, ability to convince and persuade othersAbility to think globally and act locally, combined with strategic direction and flawless operational executionFluency in EnglishKey Ardagh behavioural skills: Change leader, customer oriented, target-driven, cross-collaborative, building high-performant teams, & lead by exampleArdagh Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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