The Hardware Sourcing Specialist role is responsible for contributing towards the overall Procurement strategy for the Global Hardware category / supply chain and providing the proactive procurement and sourcing engagement to effectively reduce cost, mitigate risk and deliver value and innovation to Sita and its customers through the Hardware category scope.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
To provide proactive procurement engagement on the Sita global Hardware category scope, working with the Hardware Strategic Category Lead to reduce cost, mitigate risk and build and maintain a world class strategic sourcing strategy and plan.
Contribution to building and maintaining the new 2024 Global Hardware Procurement category strategy and plans.
Operate as subject matter expert to the wider business on the Hardware category (suppliers, licensing models etc, commercial models and key terms etc)
Help to evolve, change and improve current Hardware procurement processes, engagement models and identify and implement new commercial models and supply chain routes to market.
Contribution to the new central group Hardware category plans, and corresponding objectives and commercial value
Ownership of targeted Procurement and sourcing engagements with assigned Hardware suppliers
Ownership of engagement with assigned key internal stakeholders
Play a material role in supporting the Hardware Strategic Category lead to deliver transformational activities across the Hardware category
Run sourcing events for required Hardware requirements using the most appropriate tools and processes
Play a key role in building and maintaining the group Centre of excellence for Hardware procurement.
EXPERIENCE:
5+ Years IT / Hardware strategic procurement experience in a global environment
Negotiation of global Hardware contracts, frameworks, and terms
Team player but with ability to work on own initiative
Digital tools experience / IT literate
Commercial mindset / numeracy
Inquisitive and innovative
Change agent - appetite to drive change, challenge the norm
NICE-TO-HAVE:
Degree / MCIPs preferred but not essential
WHAT WE OFFER:
SITA’s workplace is all about diversity, many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce. We collaborate in our impressive offices, embracing a hybrid work format. As part of our global benefits, we offer:
🏡 Flex-week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your Team's needs).
⌚ Flex-day: You may wish to flex your arrival time at the office, to beat the rush hours or you may want to leave the office earlier to pick up your kids from school or to go to your favorite game: We support you in being open about your needs and routine with you manager.
🌎 Flex-location: Benefit for 30 working days from anywhere around the world each year!
🙌🏽 Competitive benefits according to the local market
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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