Commodity Manager IT Software Licenses Cloud Services 80-100%

Job description

We make real what matters

Siemens makes buildings and cities smarter and supplies people with environmentally-friendly energy. We work hand in hand with artificial intelligence and move people from A to B safely. New challenges present themselves every day – and hereby the chance to face them. Join our team of about 303 000 colleagues around the globe and help us creating environments that care.

Our global procurement department is responsible for smooth end-to-end procurement processes for our global project business. You will be part of an engaged Commodity Management Team who will be happy to introduce you into our environment. Join us and help us to create environments that care!

Location

This position will be located in Zug, Switzerland. The prerequisite is your legal eligibility to work in the respective country.

Your new responsibilities

• Professional management of your assigned commodities, IT software licenses/SaaS cloud services with a combined annual PVO of approximately €75 mio.
• Cultivate and sustain alignment among diverse stakeholders across different functions and regions, and coordinate and lead strategic sourcing activities within your area of responsibility
• Define, adapt, and implement cybersecurity, data protection, and sustainability measures within your supplier portfolio
• Negotiate global framework agreements and assist in negotiating regional framework agreements and tenders, utilizing advanced negotiation concepts and/or e-sourcing tools
• Be a part of the Siemens global pooling and procurement activities with the objective of establishing the optimal strategic purchasing conditions and supplier portfolio
• Drive process standardization and leverage digitalization and automation to increase process efficiency
• Utilize data analytics tools to support the advancement of process automation and to establish more constructive supplier interactions
• Manage all procurement related activities associated with your diverse portfolio of suppliers, including regular evaluations, negotiations, plan development, strategies, escalations, claims, audits, and contract management
• Active collaboration with the Software Clearing team

Your skills and experience

• Degree in software engineering, business administration, supply chain management, or an equivalent subject
• At least 3 years of experience working within IT software license/SaaS cloud service procurement or as a commodity manager in an international environment
• Contract negotiation experience with suppliers of IT software licenses/SaaS cloud services
• Thorough knowledge of contract law with practical experience in its application to IT software licenses/SaaS cloud services
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and data protection within the context of IT software or software licenses/SaaS cloud services
• Knowledge of sustainability measures within the context of IT software or software licenses/SaaS cloud services
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to understand and review supply risks
• Additional cross-functional experience gained in other functional areas would be beneficial
• Applicant should possess a strategic mindset, have creative problem-solving abilities, and be results oriented
• An ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders within a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent English communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. German and/or another commonly used business language would be a plus

Who and where we are

Find out why Siemens is chosen every year as one of the most popular employers in Switzerland, and get a first impression of a new working environment and the people who could be your new work colleagues.

Siemens in Zug, Switzerland

Siemens as an employer

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