IT Vendor Manager

6 giorni fa

Milano, Italia Hitachi ABB Power Grids A tempo pieno

Take the lead in developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supplier reliability. You’ll manage complex projects and shape supplier relationships through strategic negotiations and contracts.
Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive global category strategies for all software, SaaS, and related IT services, aligning with business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing processes, including market analysis, supplier identification, RFI/RFP development, negotiation, and contract finalization.
Negotiate complex software licensing agreements (on-premise, subscription, perpetual), cloud service agreements (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and professional services contracts with major software vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, Adobe, Autodesk).
Drive cost optimization and value creation through effective negotiation, demand management, standardization, and consolidation strategies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders (IT, Legal, Finance, Business Units) to understand their needs, ensure alignment, and foster collaboration.
Monitor software market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier landscapes to identify new opportunities and potential risks.
Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices in all procurement activities.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with software licensing, vendor lock-in, and compliance.
Mentor and support junior procurement professionals within the team.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, with at least 3 years specifically focused on Software or IT services.
Proven experience negotiating high-value, complex software contracts with major global vendors.
Strong understanding of various software licensing models (e.g., perpetual, subscription, user-based, core-based), cloud service agreements, and software asset management (SAM) principles.
SAP Ariba, ServiceNow).
*Applicableonly for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.
Job type Full time
Contract Regular
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

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