Global Lead Buyer

Capgemini

16 years

0 Lacs

pune maharashtra india

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Skills Required

software portfolio service git procurement reporting sourcing strategy finance sap oracle salesforce drive support benchmarking engineering negotiation flow planning vision communication networking

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Your Role:

Global Lead Buyer (GLB)

You will be reporting to the Procurement Global Applications Category Director.

Build sourcing strategy for SW vendors of a 100M€+ Corporate portfolio such as Finance, HR, Legal, Sales tools (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, LinkedIn, etc…)
Manage full portfolio sourcing process, from supplier selection to contract negotiations, strategic account relationships, performance evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Closely cooperate with the stakeholders to clarify their needs, budget & timeline.
Evaluate make-vs-buy decision, conduct RFP and renewals taking benefit from end of quarter or fiscal year.
Drive global savings initiatives in close cooperation with C-level stakeholders (internal use, managed services and resell).
Ensure suppliers are correctly reflected in the procurement tool to drive contract adherence and savings.
Provide inputs, guidance and support to ITT procurement community, and Alliances for resell.
Regularly benchmarking with peers.
Monitor the market to identify startups, disruptors, innovations, relevant industry developments impacting the Capgemini Information System and contribute to the overall IT expertise with insights.
Improve and develop procurement specific processes and tools aligned with our global approach

Your Profile

We are seeking professionals with
12–16 years
of overall experience, including
6–8 years in IT procurement
. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in software procurement and a proven track record of
sourcing global mega vendors
.
Master’s degree in business/economics, Engineering or Finance.
Results oriented with proven negotiation skills driving significant savings and strong supplier partnerships.
Contract knowledge – e.g. implementing, reviewing, flow downs, contract changes, novations, terminations.
Track record of delivering savings, whilst also understanding the value of quality and service provision.
Category Planning – strategy setting.
Highly organized with ability to balance global vision with attention to local details.
Can adapt to fast changing schedules and priorities.
Very good communication and networking skills and is able to work effectively as either an individual or as part of a team in a matrix environment.
Good problem solving skills and can-do attitude.
Strong influencing skills to use both a facilitative and directive approach to “sell” method to internal clients and negotiate with suppliers.
Strong communication skills both oral and written in English.

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