IFF

Global Category Manager, IT

IFF

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hyderabad • India

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About the role

  • Develop, maintain and execute a strategy to source a competitive and cost-effective global portfolio of IT products and services, with a focus on software and related services.
  • Manage assigned IT sub-categories (e.g. software, services) sourced globally, with a common supply base and similar market forces.
  • Manage IT sub-categories costs and performance of his/her/their full portfolio, including establishing the sourcing strategy and setting strategic objectives, while optimizing their supplier portfolio.
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers, ensure alignment with IFF business objectives, and participate on Category teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
  • Engage with global suppliers and maintain extensive market and network insights.
  • Interact with IFF’s IT leadership up to the CIO level, supporting business transitions during integrations and divestitures in collaboration with PMO.
  • Develop skills and capabilities in regional teams to support roll-out of IT digital strategies across various functions including Regulatory, R&D, Quality, Creation & Application, Commercial and Corporate functions (Finance, HR, Legal, etc.).
  • Contribute to key company, functional and global business strategies and cost initiatives, directly impacting IFF’s costs and margins.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, IT, Mechanical or any other relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Procurement.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in software license negotiations.
  • Prior experience in stakeholder management (Internal and External).
  • Direct negotiations experience with software companies like Microsoft, SAP and Salesforce.
  • Project management experience, people leadership and presentation skills.
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral) in English and global leadership interaction.
  • Ability to engage, motivate people and manage challenges in the organization.
  • Strong mentor skills and ability to coach team members.
  • Experience in identifying, developing and promoting new and existing supplier relationships for global areas.
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Hard Skills & Tools
IT Procurementsoftware license negotiationsproject managementstakeholder managementsupplier relationship managementcost managementsourcing strategy developmentperformance optimizationbusiness strategy contributionnegotiation with software companies
Soft Skills
communication skillspeople leadershippresentation skillsmentoringcoachingmotivationorganizational managementrelationship managementcollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster’s degree