Strategic Vendor Management Specialist

3 hours ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Skanska Full time
Strategic Vendor Management Specialist Job Description

The Strategic Vendor Management Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the successful execution of IT procurement operations. Key responsibilities include managing partnerships with top-tier vendors, spearheading critical IT sourcing projects, and cultivating a thriving IT Sourcing community.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Vendor Management: Manage partnerships with vendors like Microsoft, Autodesk, Oracle, Salesforce, and Service Now to ensure quality service delivery.
  • Leadership in Sourcing Activities: Spearhead critical IT sourcing projects that optimize costs and enhance vendor performance.
  • Community Facilitation: Cultivate a thriving IT Sourcing community through effective information sharing and vendor cost optimization strategies.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with HQ leaders and business units to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
  • Category Management Partnership: Collaborate closely with Category Management for IT Infrastructure and Application sourcing to drive impactful initiatives.
  • Executive Support: Provide strategic support to the CIO/SVP-IT on various high-priority activities.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in leading large-scale IT contract management and negotiations.
  • In-depth knowledge of ITIL and SAFe processes.
  • Strong financial acumen related to procurement activities.
  • Outstanding people management skills with a talent for inspiring teams.
  • Exceptional negotiation skills within large corporate environments.
  • Superior presentation skills for clear communication at all levels.
  • Dynamic leadership abilities to steer teams towards achieving ambitious goals.


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