Job Title
Non-IT Services Category Lead Buyer
The Non-IT Services Category Buyer leads the development of global category practices for non-IT Services categories (Strategic Consulting, Events, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, TLS & Accounting, Building & Facility services, among other indirect spend categories), and the category management for the whole Middle East & Africa region.
The responsibilities include sourcing strategy definition, deployment, and stakeholder management, to optimize total cost of ownership savings and procurement value contribution. They play an important role in defining category strategies on a global scale. They guide and support the implementation of specific category strategies by executing Category Sourcing initiatives. They report to the Services Cluster Lead and closely collaborate with the rest of the Purchasing Clusters as well as regional Lead Buyers covering APAC and NORAM LATAM regions.
Main Responsibilities
Oversee Global Categories, guide sourcing projects, contract implementation, and ensure contract compliance
Oversee end-to-end sourcing processes from negotiation to contract
Guide supplier selection and informed negotiations
Establish measures and guidelines for the Category practice to ensure and track successful implementation
Coordinate contract implementation tasks with Regional Buyers and users
Interact with Legal and Finance teams when required in relation to purchasing scope
Oversee the procurement strategy definition and implementation from strategic planning to sourcing execution for a set of global categories
Analyze and set category spend baseline and category profile, including risk assessment, Vendor Relationship Management (VRM), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) strategy
Develop specific Category strategies with the support of the Category Lead buyers
Support the Cluster Lead in defining a priority list of categories suitable for strategic sourcing initiatives
Perform internal and external analysis (industry and supplier) as a member of a cross-functional sourcing team
Coordinate and manage all steps of the sourcing process (RFx, contract management)
Manage vendor relationships for global categories
Support the classification and categorization of vendors in line with the defined procurement strategy
Create and implement a Vendor Management model for strategic vendors
Continuously track supplier performance and guide supplier development activities
Identify potential contract improvement opportunities and re-negotiations
Manage internal customer relationships
Develop and manage relationships with internal customers within the framework of cross-functional vendor management teams
Actively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Total Value of Ownership (TVO) reduction opportunities
Improve and reinforce procurement's profile and recognition within the internal customer community
Guide the team of Category buyers
Manage and coordinate team activity
Ensure engagement and share information
Define objectives and ensure development reviews
About the Ideal Candidate
Over 5 years of experience leading multinational teams and in strategic procurement or sourcing job
Proven ability to work to tight timelines, discuss complex technical topics, and strong technical acumen
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP, Contract management tools, and Sourcing tools (ideally Coupa)
Fluent in English; other languages are valuable
Expert in procurement analysis, strategic levers for Purchasing, products/services knowledge, Strategic Sourcing Projects management, and negotiation principles
Diversity & Inclusion
Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.
Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.
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