Sita currently spends a sizeable $ sum per annum on IT Hardware and IT Hardware implementation / Support for both consumption by Sita staff and to power Sita`s end client solutions.
Effective control and management of the spend via proactive procurement is essential to help deliver savings, value add and to support the wider strategy of Sita.
Margin erosion as well as new entrants are challenging Sita position and innovative new ways to drive commercial savings, adding more value as well as balancing supply continuity and environmental considerations are essential.
The Hardware Strategic Procurement Lead role is responsible for setting the Procurement strategy for the Global Software category / supply chain and delivering on key objectives, targets and KPI`s for Software procurements, sourcing and key projects.
The role is also responsible for building and maintaining the centre of excellence for the central group IT Hardware category, providing market and subject expertise as well as delivering an environment of continuous improvement exploring new commercial and contractual models as well as challenging market norms and software supply chains to better support Sita growth and wider transformation.
Key Skills Required: -
- 10+ Years Hardware / IT procurement experience in a global environment
- Leadership skills and experience working in a global, dynamic environment
- Business partnering & relationship building skills
- Negotiation of global software deals, terms, commercials and frameworks
- Contract Drafting
- Hardware Category Management & Category Strategies
- Strong experience and knowledge of key software licence terms and requirements
- Team player but with ability to work on own initiative
- Digital tools experience / IT literate
- Commercial mindset / numeracy
- Inquisitive and innovative - exploring new commercial terms, models and routes to market
- Change Agent
Qualifications
Degree / MCIPs preferred but not essential