Global Supply Manager – IT Hardware & Software

Job Description
The GSM for IT is responsible for managing all suppliers related to the procurement of IT hardware and Software as well as maintaining ownership of various SaaS vendors. The candidate is expected to lead the sourcing for all such commodities and manage contract and price negotiations for the IT spend in his region. For supplier relationships of a global scope the GSM will also own the global relation. The ideal candidate also has experience in using or implementing SAP S/4 Hana systems, as well as negotiating software contracts.
Responsibilities
• Lead the sourcing process for all commodities related to IT Hardware, Software and SaaS

• Lead and manage the contract and price negotiations for all company spend under said commodities

• Analyze/develop requirements together with stakeholders to develop a solid understanding of cost drivers and identify opportunities for cost savings

• Compile and analyze historical spend as well as providing forecasts

• Maintain day to day contact with vendors and be main point of contact for commercial issues

• Identify and negotiate commercial cost reduction opportunities

• Issue RFx for sourcing assigned commodities

• Review, analyze and clarify quotations from vendors

• Review PR’s and issue new PO’s for all purchase requisitions.

Qualifications
• Minimum Requirements

• Between three (3) and five (5) years experience

• Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Advanced excel and PowerPoint skills a must have.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Fluent in Chinese and English in both speech and writing

• Ability to work independently

• Extremely high integrity and business ethics

Good to have Requirements

• Experience in SAP systems

• Experienced in negotiating software service contracts

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement.

• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solving.

• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders

• Organizational skills to manage and track transactional details.

• Practical work experience form one of the managed commodities

Additional Information
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