Key Responsibilities
*Be responsible for delivery across all the Category Scorecard dimensions.
*Contribute to the development of the IT Software Category Strategy by providing insights and recommendations.
*Prepare and manage complex negotiations where a new vendor is being considered, or engagements with existing challenging vendors.
*Facilitate elements of complex deals such as RFx structure, Base Case, Business Case, Commercialization Model, Solution/Proposal Evaluation, Transition, Transformation, Termination Planning, deal structuring, and execution.
*Define commercial constructs to motivate vendor behaviours aligned to strategy and goals.
*Act as a trusted advisor for internal business partners, maintaining concise and accurate communication.
*Prepare reports on category insights and provide strategic recommendations to the Category Lead and/or senior management.
Key Requirements
*Relevant experience as a Sourcing or Category Manager or in a similar role.
*Expertise in deal negotiations for large and complex services, with experience in outsourcing methodologies, contracts, and commercial models.
*Experience working with large service providers and vendors.
*Excellent stakeholder management skills.
*Detail-oriented with structured, organized, and methodical planning skills.
*Highly driven, motivated, eager to learn, and able to work independently with strong collaboration skills across diverse teams.
Additional Information
Interview Process: 2 Stages
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