Group Category Manager Business Services

Location: Kilchberg

ROLEUnique opportunity to further develop strategic procurement in Business Services at global and European level, defining and executing sourcing strategies and initiatives across all major spend categories (IT, Consulting, Retail Shops Furniture, HR, Insurances)
ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Work with Head Group Indirect Procurement and relevant Group and local functions, to define and implement sourcing strategies across the key categories in scope, (IT Hardware & Software, Consulting, Retail Shops Furniture, HR, Insurances), focusing on large Group suppliers.

Define and implement a multi-year pipeline of value delivery initiatives across the key categories in scope, with the target of generating significant year-on-year value for the Group, without compromising on quality or service level

Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders across the relevant functions, promoting and demonstrating the value of Indirect Procurement in their areas

Provide ad-hoc support and guidance for headquarter-related sizeable sourcing projects within Business Services, also outside of the major spend categories

Design and negotiate master service agreements, in collaboration with the Group Legal department, establishing best-in-class commercial models in contracts

Establish alignment with relevant local procurement teams on Group value delivery initiatives, as well as a clear collaboration model by category and initiative

Regularly exchange with local procurement teams, fostering best practice sharing in relation to categories in scope

Provide insights into the latest regional / global market developments for the major spend categories

Ensure relevant templates and tools are in place for all major categories and available for all Group and local stakeholders

Use e-sourcing tools or advanced sourcing solutions whenever appropriate

Organize and facilitate cross-country / cross-functional workshops and meetingsEXPERIENCE5+ years of professional experience in a global / regional procurement organization, preferably within FMCG or food industry

Consolidated procurement experience in indirect procurement, with solid experience in leading regional / global sourcing projects across some of the key categories in scope, i.e. IT, Consulting, Retail Shops Furniture, HR, Insurances Experience in complex negotiations with senior stakeholders, as well as in defining and negotiating different commercial models within the categories in scope

Successful track record of designing and implementing sourcing strategies in a decentralised organisation, delivering sustainable year-on-year cost reductions without compromising service level

Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams on a change journey with discipline, transparency and authenticity

Strong project management experience and ability to deal with ambiguity

Experience in structuring and negotiating master service agreements, in collaboration with the Legal department

Strong stakeholder management experience; obtaining buy-in from central as well as local senior stakeholders is critical for being successful in this position

Experience in e-sourcing and other advanced sourcing tools relevant for the categories in scope

Consulting experience of advantage

Qualifications and Education Requirements University degree in business / procurement or related fields

Languages:

fluent spoken and written English at business level;
German, Italian or French – written & spoken – of advantage

Preferred Skills Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders in multiple locations

Strong negotiation skills

Working with teams across several nationalities and cultures

Down-to-earth work attitude, hands-on mentality

Strong presentation skills

Strong analytical skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Business and financial acumen

Excellent social & communication skills