Strategic Sourcing Manager

Senior Sourcing manager, SW and IT - Tietoevry (m/f/d)

About the job

Do you have a strong background in Sourcing of Cloud and Infrastructure SW and/or HW, a passion for problem-solving, and want to join one of the largest tech companies in the Nordics? Then this is the role for you!

We are further strengthening our Continuous Services Strategic Sourcing team and are now looking for a senior sourcing manager to join our team. To excel in this role, you need to have extensive experience on strategic sourcing and supplier management, executing sourcing initiatives and have structured, highly collaborative & impact driven working approach.

Key responsibilities:

• Actively seeking new opportunities for sourcing initiative pipeline and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, focus on software licenses agreements
• Takes the lead in planning and executing strategic sourcing initiatives, cultivating strong collaboration with Stakeholders
• Sourcing business partner for designated business stakeholders
• Developing category plans to capture short- and long-term business opportunities with financial impact and plan execution of sourcing initiatives
• Proactively lead, plan and drive negotiations, particularly for larger, complex sourcing initiatives
• Managing and securing up-to-date supplier contracts
• Supplier management for designated suppliers. Drive and develop strategic supplier relationship in collaboration with stakeholders
• Provide direction to buyers on suppliers and contracts, to ensure compliance, quality, and efficiency in the purchase-to-pay process.
• Constantly seeking for opportunities to simplify and work in more efficient way
• Contributing to overall team performance as active member of the sourcing team

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We operate as one, integrated Sourcing function. You will be member of Continuous Services Strategic Sourcing team and report to Monica Derksen.

Personality & working style:

You are an engaging and business minded sourcing professional with extensive experience of strategic sourcing and a proven track record of negotiating significant sourcing initiatives and supplier management to ensure execution of the negotiated deal:

• Doer who has bias for action & delivering impact – highly structured way-of-working, impact-oriented approach and independent (self-starter) working style
• Influencing and presenting skills – you have ability to communicate effectively both with executives and specialists and genuine desire & ability to deliver business impact to the company
• Highly analytical & fact-based – you can both see the big picture, identify long term trends and to drill down to drivers when needed. You use data to drive real business benefits and bring speed to decision making and execution
• Result oriented project manager - Being able to identify new opportunities to create impact, prioritize the work and secure successful implementation of these initiatives
• Highly skilled in negotiation, indirect influencing and selling ideas in complex matrix organizations.
• Team player who can contribute to teamwork, also in areas outside of own direct responsibilities

Experience & education:

• 10+ years of strategic sourcing experience with a proven track record of negotiating significant sourcing initiatives and managing global suppliers
• Experience in working with global software and/or hardware suppliers is preferred
• Experience in software licensing from infrastructure, security and compliance, and cloud based -solutions business models is preferred
• Proven negotiation skills
• Experience in building and managing strategic supplier relationship to maximize value
• Experience of managing spend and using TCO (total cost of ownership) to minimize waste
• Experience from working in international organization with complex business models and matrix organization
• M.Sc. from relevant field
• Fully proficient written and verbal English communication skills

Location options: Solna, Espoo

Did we get you inspired?

We look forward to your application!

Please attach your CV or LinkedIn-profile and we will reach out to you. Interviews will be held on a continuous basis, so we encourage you to apply today. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact hiring manager Monica Derksen, monica.derksen@tietoevry.com

Hope to hear from you soon!

At Tietoevry, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders (m/f/d), and walks of life to join our team, as we believe that this fosters an inspiring workplace and fuels innovation. Our commitment to openness, trust, and diversity is at the heart of our mission to create digital futures that benefit businesses, societies, and humanity. Diversity, equity and inclusion (tietoevry.com)

Location: Solna - Gustav III:s Boulevard 130