Global Category Specialist IT & Tech

This position is to support development and implementation of global category and sub-category strategies in collaboration with Global Category Manager Tech & IT, CTO Direct Reports and business stakeholders. This position will manage and lead global category initiatives and projects. It will monitor supplier performance, specification development and demand management, support development of innovation programs, manage supplier risks and conduct regular business reviews. This position will lead contract negotiations, , specification definition and demand management and will manage supplier performance and innovation activities.,

• Support in analysis of supply market, understanding products/services being purchased within category, understanding internal demand/specification and external best practices


• Identify and analyse strategic sourcing options under the guidance of the Global Category Manager


• Run/support tender process, including seeking approvals from Global Category Manager, SVP Global Procurement and other internal stakeholders, as required


• Challenge current working practices, specifications and demands for category


• Harmonize specification(s) with business stakeholders to standardize demand


Contract Development:

• Create negotiation plan and support Global Category Manager with supplier negotiations


• Ensure adherence to signing authorities


• Communicate contracts to relevant stakeholders


Supplier Development:

• Support Global Category Manager with regular performance reviews with preferred suppliers


• Support actions on continuous improvement plan with preferred suppliers


• Support development of alternative suppliers


• Support development and implementation of contract KPI's


Contract Lifecycle Management

• Conduct supplier compliance reviews (i.e. use of supplier within sites, payment terms in system)


• Monitor supplier performance (i.e. contract KPI's, price)


• Support contract compliance (i.e. restricted party screening, financial checks, conflict of interest checks, forced labour, embargoed countries, etc.)


• Support local sites with compliance to Global contracts, including communication
  
  Educated to degree level in technical/ Business Administration or related subjects or relevant work experience


• 5+ years work experience in a global procurement role with a focus on relevant categories


• Understanding of key sourcing processes and tools as well as contractual and legal aspects


• Strong preference for Professional Procurement Qualifications


• Fluent in English
  
  NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View . NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.
  
  Hybrid working model to the majority of our colleagues (normally x2 days p/w in office) and competitive core benefits as well additional benefits including:


• Interest free season ticket travel loan


• Discount Gym Membership via 'Gympass'


• Eye care scheme


• Fantastic training and development opportunities - our inhouse training Team hosts a wide range of internal and external courses