Global Procurement Category Lead – Software & Hosting (Madrid, Spain)
Location: Madrid, Spain. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate.
PMI is transforming its business to deliver a smoke-free future. Join our 47,000-strong Operations team and help us source and buy effectively in a changing environment. This role sits within our Global Procurement Category Management team in Madrid and reports to the Category Manager Global Technology.
The role
In this role, you will own assigned software & hosting sub-categories within the Global Technology space, acting as a subject matter authority. You will offer strategic leadership to secure cost-efficient and highly customized global agreements with leading technology providers, while supporting the IT Services category through contract negotiations and supplier relationship management with our vendors.
You will be part of a team that handles a multi-billion USD annual spend and has plans to grow rapidly due to strategic investments. This is an opportunity to own the category strategy from creation to implementation in collaboration with senior business partners.
Your day-to-day
* Act as a trend setter and set the agenda in Technology procurement, developing and deploying Global Strategic Procurement plans by interacting with key collaborators, analysing category data and metrics to drive end-to-end category management practices in line with functional strategies.
* Develop and deploy global and regional strategies by engaging internal cross-functional partners, leading external technology suppliers and industry experts.
* Enforce current processes and recommend improvements to standard processes, focusing on cost optimisation, quality, and service levels.
* Manage high-value contracts and vendors on a global level, ensuring service reliability, supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives are met.
Who we're looking for
* 7+ years of experience in global technology procurement (ideally Software & Hosting) or account management/sales in an IT/Technology-focused multinational.
* Knowledge of trends in the tech industry and marketplaces for services, with ability to translate trends into compelling strategies.
* Proven experience building internal and external partner relationships that yield long-term value.
* Deep understanding of pricing and pricing models across global geographies/markets.
* Experience crafting complex business cases, financial models, projections and metrics.
* Strong critical thinking, analytical and negotiation skills; ability to develop and execute strategies with senior partners.
* Native or fluent English (minimum C1).
What we offer
* Freedom to define your future and ours; opportunities to take risks, experiment and explore.
* Inclusive and diverse culture with collaboration at scale.
* Global opportunities to progress and develop your skills.
* Contribute to delivering a smoke-free future.
The Talent Acquisition Team at PMI will be grateful for CVs/Resumes submitted in English.
PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Other job postings in Dublin and Ireland are listed for reference; this is not part of the Madrid role.
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Manufacturing
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