Strategic Vendor Manager
GKN Aerospace
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Trollhättan • Sweden
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About the role
- Own and develop the strategic Ansys partnership to ensure alignment with business and portfolio needs
- Manage license optimization, usage transparency, and compliance for Ansys tools and platforms
- Own budgeting, cost follow up, and financial forecasting for the partnership
- Plan and manage contract renewals, ensuring timely decisions and optimized commercial terms
- Ensure that Ansys capabilities effectively support development and delivery needs
Requirements
- Experience in vendor management, commercial management, procurement, or similar roles
- Strong understanding of licensing models, cost control, and contract management
- Ability to manage renewals, negotiations, and commercial discussions
- Experience working with technology or software vendors
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with engineering or simulation software
- Background in financial forecasting or usage based cost optimization
Benefits
- Fantastic challenges
- Amazing opportunities
- Great training on offer in the industry
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
vendor managementcommercial managementprocurementlicensing modelscost controlcontract managementfinancial forecastingusage based cost optimizationnegotiationsengineering software
Soft Skills
strong communicationstakeholder management