.ABOUT USWe are Alter Domus. Meaning "The Other House" in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than professionals across 23 countries. With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.Alterdomus.Com.JOB DESCRIPTION:Category Sourcing Strategy ownership for IT Software and services:Detailed spend, market and business analysisDevelopment of category strategies and preferred suppliers leveraging the wider Alter Domus organizationBuild/maintain sustainable supplier partnership relationshipsEffective cost / vendor management for IT Software and Services: Responsible for the negotiation of competitive price for regional and global purchase.Vendor performance management to ensure sustainable supply and service qualityPartner with key IT and other business stakeholders to:Develop category strategies and supply bases that are aligned to the needs of the business and the annual operating planIdentify and deliver productivity opportunities.Be responsible for delivering a compliant procurement processLead and manage complex tenders (even in a quasi-monopoly case)Ensure effective contract management, suppliers' performance and service level.Provide regular financial forecasts and productivity tracking. Develop strategic vendors' relationship at the senior account management levels within an IT supplier base mainly located in EMEA & US East Coast. Manage projects and communication with Alter Domus' senior stakeholders and budget holders (mostly Directors and C-Level).YOUR PROFILE:You have minimum 5 or 7 years of experience in a procurement/sales function with IT procurement skills and/or alternatively with an IT/Software sales background in a multi-national company. You possess excellent written and oral skills in English (French Language is a bonus). You are a strong team player, able also to lead and work on your own in your assigned project. Being able to report accomplishment vs objectives. You have a solid knowledge of negotiations for IT and services contracts.You have the ability to communicate adequately with internal and external stakeholders. You have effective interpersonal skills: excellent negotiator and strong communication and influencing skills to all levels of an organization. Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships with stakeholders. You are very organized and able to conduct multiple projects in parallels. You are also able to determine prioritization and approach based on business urgency. You are results and action orientated: ability to implement and drive projects, processes and improvement