Global Lead Buyer - Corporate Software

The Global Lead Buyer (GLB) Corporate will manage a dedicated Software – Applications portfolio. You will be dedicated to deliver the best possible service to our business stakeholders GIT , core functions and global businesses. You will own global vendors selection and the overall global relationship for all vendors in her/his category and will manage direct corporate spend and provide impact on the business profitability while ensuring the best T&Cs, quality and delay. You will be responsible for meeting the objectives and KPI targets set by procurement in your responsibility category .

You will be reporting to the Procurement Global Applications Category Director.

Key responsibilities:

• Build sourcing strategy for SW vendors of a 100M€+ Corporate portfolio such as Finance, HR, Legal, Sales tools (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, LinkedIn, etc…)
• Manage full portfolio sourcing process, from supplier selection to contract negotiations, strategic account relationships, performance evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Closely cooperate with the stakeholders to clarify their needs, budget & timeline.
• Evaluate make-vs-buy decision, conduct RFP and renewals taking benefit from end of quarter or fiscal year.
• Drive global savings initiatives in close cooperation with C-level stakeholders (internal use, managed services and resell).
• Ensure suppliers are correctly reflected in the procurement tool to drive contract adherence and savings.
• Provide inputs, guidance and support to ITT procurement community, and Alliances for resell.
• Regularly benchmarking with peers.
• Monitor the market to identify startups, disruptors, innovations, relevant industry developments impacting the Capgemini Information System and contribute to the overall IT expertise with insights.
• Improve and develop procurement specific processes and tools aligned with our global approach

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• 12 to 15 years of experience in Corporate Software Procurement.
• Minimum 6 years experience in IT procurement with strong skills in Software procurement and proven track record in sourcing global mega vendors.
• Master’s degree in business/economics, Engineering or Finance.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written in English.
• Results oriented with proven negotiation skills driving significant savings and strong supplier partnerships.
• Contract knowledge – e.g. implementing, reviewing, flow downs, contract changes, novations, terminations.
• Track record of delivering savings, whilst also understanding the value of quality and service provision.
• Category Planning – strategy setting.
• Highly organized with ability to balance global vision with attention to local details.
• Can adapt to fast changing schedules and priorities.
• Very good communication and networking skills and is able to work effectively as either an individual or as part of a team in a matrix environment.
• Good problem solving skills and can-do attitude.
• Strong influencing skills to use both a facilitative and directive approach to “sell” method to internal clients and negotiate with suppliers.
• Job Location - Bangalore