·    Bachelor’s degree required, preferring Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.

 EXPERIENCE

 ·    5  years of experience in sourcing, demonstrable successful in sourcing in a cross-cultural environment and matrix-based environment.

·    Proven negotiation and analytical skills.

Implement effective sourcing strategies for different kind of IT and Digital categories and services, focusing on digital solutions, software, consultants and SAAS.

Manage suppliers´ performance with a focus on continuous total cost control and performance, defined improvement, and innovation.

Define and execute the Global Category Strategy ensuring cost savings while maintaining and improving quality. The key parameter being Total Cost of ownership.

Ensures that third party requirements are clearly deployed to the supplier base, business needs are fulfilled, and execution is flow less

 Build and maintain Global supplier base - incl. contracting, negotiations, relationship building, risk management and supplier performance. 

 Secure Global KPIs performance and Procurement Policy implementation

Continuous support to IT teams, increasing compliance.

Effectively negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs with suppliers to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply according to the Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures for RHG.

Operate as the leader for all issues with suppliers in terms of quality, delivery service, costs and ensure alignment with all internal partners.

 ·      Organized and accountable

·      Excellent negotiation skills

·      Able to work within a global and highly matrixed organization

·       Thinks Strategically

·        Clarifies critical priorities to create business value. Assesses potential risks.

·       Influences Internally & Externally - Seeks to understand others' needs and interests to build trust.

·       Generates engagement and commitment from others.

·       Manages conflict in a pragmatic and constructive manner.

.       Excellent English, French written and verbal communication skills are a bonus

 The position is located in Madrid and report directly to the CSO Strategic Sourcing Senior Director

·    Bachelor’s degree required, preferring Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.

 EXPERIENCE

 ·    5  years of experience in sourcing, demonstrable successful in sourcing in a cross-cultural environment and matrix-based environment.

·    Proven negotiation and analytical skills.

Implement effective sourcing strategies for different kind of IT and Digital categories and services, focusing on digital solutions, software, consultants and SAAS.

Manage suppliers´ performance with a focus on continuous total cost control and performance, defined improvement, and innovation.

Define and execute the Global Category Strategy ensuring cost savings while maintaining and improving quality. The key parameter being Total Cost of ownership.

Ensures that third party requirements are clearly deployed to the supplier base, business needs are fulfilled, and execution is flow less

 Build and maintain Global supplier base - incl. contracting, negotiations, relationship building, risk management and supplier performance. 

 Secure Global KPIs performance and Procurement Policy implementation

Continuous support to IT teams, increasing compliance.

Effectively negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs with suppliers to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply according to the Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures for RHG.

Operate as the leader for all issues with suppliers in terms of quality, delivery service, costs and ensure alignment with all internal partners.

 ·      Organized and accountable

·      Excellent negotiation skills

·      Able to work within a global and highly matrixed organization

·       Thinks Strategically

·        Clarifies critical priorities to create business value. Assesses potential risks.

·       Influences Internally & Externally - Seeks to understand others' needs and interests to build trust.

·       Generates engagement and commitment from others.

·       Manages conflict in a pragmatic and constructive manner.

.       Excellent English, French written and verbal communication skills are a bonus

 The position is located in Madrid and report directly to the CSO Strategic Sourcing Senior Director