Senior IT Category Manager (all genders)
As Senior IT Category Manager at Amadeus, you’ll be at the heart of a system that powers 150 airlines, hundreds of websites, tens of airports, and thousands of hotel properties. You’ll drive the development of global category practices, manage end-to-end sourcing processes, and play a pivotal role in defining category strategies on a global scale .
In this role, you will be responsible for the infrastructure category, which covers hardware, security, hosting, datacomms, and personal equipment for the full Amadeus scope. In addition to these responsibilities, you’ll also lead a team of three category buyers, dedicated to covering all regions worldwide and also cooperate with regional buyers for APAC, NORAM, LATAM, and MEA regions. You'll be fostering their professional growth while coordinating efforts to achieve strategic goals.
Responsibilities:
* Execute Global categories, leads sourcing projects, contract implementation & drives contract compliance
o Manage end-to-end sourcing processes from negotiation to contract.
o Establish measures and controls for the Category practice to ensure and track successful implementation.
o Coordinate contract implementation tasks with Regional Buyers and users.
o Interact with Legal and Finance teams when required in relation to purchasing scope.
o Ensure that any goods or services required by the company (materials, equipment, supplies, services) are selected, ordered, and delivered in a timely manner, at best cost and in accordance with purchasing policy.
o Responsible for Risk & Regulation management, identifying and monitoring closely Vendor Risk, Regulation, and Vendor Performance.
o Define Initiatives, KPIs and Scorecard related to Risk, Regulation and Performance, in relation with Data & Analytics owner, Category teams, Risk and Compliance Area, Security, Legal, Finance & Business departments.
o Ensure Amadeus is including all the appropriate measures and requirements in our third parties relationship to maintain safely our asset and customer ones.
o Stay current with evolving industry and regulatory changes impacting supplier risk management.
* Manage the procurement strategy definition and implementation / from Strategic planning to sourcing execution for a set of global categories
o Analyze and set category spend baseline and category profile, incl. risk assessment, SRM and P2P strategy.
o On behalf of Cluster Lead, develop specific Category strategies with the support of the Category Lead buyers.
o Support the Cluster Lead in the definition of a priority list of categories suitable for strategic sourcing initiatives.
o Lead internal and external analysis (industry and supplier) as a member of a cross functional sourcing team.
* Manage supplier relationships for Global categories
o In line with defined procurement strategy, support the classification and categorization of suppliers.
o Continuously track supplier performance and lead supplier development activities.
o Identify potential contract improvement opportunities & re-negotiations.
* Manage internal customer relationships for global categories
o Within the framework of the cross functional supplier development teams, closely develop and manage the relationship with internal customers.
o Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further TCO/TVO reduction opportunities.
o Improve and reinforce procurement’s profile and recognition within the internal customer community including technical stakeholders and management layer.
* Contribute to the Public cloud journey for Purchasing organization
o Together with Public Cloud Lead Buyer define the category strategy.
o Define future Purchasing operating model in the context of movement to Public cloud.
* Lead the team of Category buyers
o Manage and coordinate team activity.
o Ensure engagement, cascade information.
o Define objectives and ensure development reviews.
Who are we looking for?
* Over 5 years’ experience within a strategic procurement environment is ideal, or alternatively, a background in Engineering or Sales supplemented by relevant job experience.
* Possessing strong technical acumen enables understanding and contribution to complex technical discussions related to hardware equipment and infrastructure.
* Familiarity with public cloud services and their corresponding supply chain is expected.
* Skills in procurement analysis are needed, such as understanding and challenging specifications and requirements.
* Knowledge of products/services related to the specific category under job responsibility is required.
* Experience in managing Strategic Sourcing Projects is a must.
* Proficiency in negotiating Contractual Legal Frameworks and managing contract lifecycle is essential.
* Proficiency in English, other languages are a plus.
Diversity & Inclusion
Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment.
Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.
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