Senior sourcing manager, software

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

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic sourcing initiatives related to software licenses and SaaS -based subscription solutions
  • Planning and executing strategic sourcing initiatives
  • Negotiating and managing supplier contracts
  • Actively seeking new opportunities for sourcing initiative pipeline
• Category Management
  • Lead designated sourcing category areas and develop sourcing strategies
• Supplier management for designated suppliers
  • Act as supplier manager towards designated suppliers
  • Drive and develop strategic supplier relationship in collaboration with stakeholders
• Collaboration with SW asset management function to secure compliance and drive optimized use of the SW solutions
• Sourcing business partner for designated business stakeholders
• Constantly seeking for opportunities to simplify and work in more efficient way
• Contributing to overall team performance as active member of the sourcing team

Your new team and leader

We operate as one, integrated Sourcing function. You will be member of Consulting Services & Cloud Products Strategic Sourcing team and report to Heikki Liimatta.

Personality & working style
You are an engaging and business minded sourcing professional with 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience and have a proven track record of negotiating major 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
• Influencer with great executive presence & solid business understanding – 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 in teamwork, also in areas outside of own direct responsibilities

Experience & education

• 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience with a proven track record of negotiating major sourcing initiatives and managing global suppliers
• Experience in working with global software suppliers
• Experience in software license and cloud based -solutions business models
• Experience of various SW licensing and cloud/SaaS-based solutions
• Understanding of SW asset management
• 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
• Minimum 10 years of 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: Espoo, Ostrava, Stockholm, Riga, Oslo

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 Heikki Liimatta, [email protected]

Hope to hear from you soon!

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About Tietoevry

Tietoevry creates purposeful technology that reinvents the world for good. We are a leading technology company with a strong Nordic heritage and global capabilities. Based on our core values of openness, trust, and diversity, we work with our customers to develop digital futures where businesses, societies, and humanity thrive.

Our 24,000 experts globally specialize in cloud, data, and software, serving thousands of enterprises and public-sector customers in more than 90 countries. Tietoevry’s annual turnover is approximately EUR 3 billion and the company’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ exchange in Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as on Oslo Børs. Familiar yourself with what we do

Creating purposeful technology to reinvent the world for good

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: Espoo - Keilalahdentie 2

Additional location:

• Czech Republic, Ostrava
• Latvia, Rīga
• Norway, Fornebu
• Sweden, Stockholm