About this role
Description des tâches: Define and implement the Field Maintenance & Managed Services category strategy. Drive category transformation through innovation, automation, and D2C initiatives. Lead sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and contract renewals. Deliver savings, cost optimisation, and category performance targets. Manage key supplier relationships and support strategic sourcing decisions. Develop commercial and cost models to maximise business value. Collaborate with stakeholders to align business requirements with category strategies. Ensure compliance with Supply Chain processes, policies, tools, and standards. Support category reporting, demand aggregation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with the Line Manager and category leadership to achieve team objectives. Budget holders, suppliers and third parties • Leads RFQ, Negotiation and conclusion of contracts with suppliers over major deals working with Legal and internal stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met • Accountable for managing relationships with and monitoring performance of key suppliers • Identifies & evaluates potential future global suppliers • Creates and maintains a supplier database for his/her category Leadership and Teamwork • Cooperates with the local market function and Shared Service Centers • Supports the Line Manager and the Head of Leased Lines, Design to Cost and Managed Services to ensure success is recognized, takes appropriate measures to ensure improvement of day-to-day operations Innovation and Change • Responsible for developing and delivering the evolution of innovative commercial models • Able to work & produce innovative solutions for 3rd party customers • Contributes to best practice and provides input into SCM best practice forum • Investigates and drives performance improvements on specific opportunities identified within the category Communication • Has a clear stakeholder engagement approach supported, when necessary, with a clear communication plan Effective influence of internal stakeholders and external suppliers • 2+ years of procurement experience, including sourcing, RFQ management, supplier negotiations, and contract lifecycle management • Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Procurement, or a related field • Proven ability to deliver measurable commercial results, including cost savings, spend optimization, and supplier value creation • Exposure managing end-to-end RFQ/RFI processes, including supplier engagement, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to perform benchmarking, opportunity assessments, savings calculations, and procurement reporting • Advanced stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with experience working across cross-functional and international teams • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders • Experience drafting, negotiating, and administering a wide range of commercial agreements and procurement contracts • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and understanding of supplier management principles • Proficiency in procurement and analytical tools, including Ariba, AVA, MS Excel, and data analysis platforms • Ability to develop procurement dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting tools to support business decision-making • Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Fluent English language skills • Knowledge of telecommunications, network infrastructure, software procurement, or technology categories would be beneficial • Collaborative team player with experience contributing to category strategies, procurement projects, and continuous improvement initiatives Études: Niveau d'étude demandé egal Bachelor (Bac +3) Métier / domaine de formation: degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Procurement