1st Executive have been retained by a Global 500 Industrial Manufacturing Client to recruit and Interim IT Buyer in Amsterdam for an initial three month contract.

Role

• Identify and enable opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements
• Define and execute procurement strategies to achieve these benefits, cooperating with the IT teams from initiation through to contract conclusion and implementation
• Build strong and effective relationships both with internal customers and external suppliers to create the framework for the implementation of procurement initiatives and processes
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and expertise in Best Practice IT Procurement and become a recognised, reliable and valued source for the IT & Telecom Category Team
• Increase awareness of IT Procurement Best Practices and facilitate change throughout the Business

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• At least a higher vocational/professional education with 5-10 years relevant recent experience preferably in an IT Procurement role
• Excellent in both English and ideally Dutch language (written and oral)
• Outstanding knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the single point of contact for IT teams, Operating Companies (OpCo's) and Suppliers on supply matters related to your IT domains
• Prepare, co-develop, and execute procurement tactics in your IT domains
• Execute procurement projects, using Ariba as the principal procurement tool and 5-Step-Procurement- Process as its foundation
• Deliver cost savings and other procurement benefits as required by our businesses
• Work in close cooperation with the other IT buyers and IT & Telecom Category Manager
• Assist in other geographies as needed (e.g. APAC and Americas)
• Develop, analyse, send out & bring back spend and category information to IT teams & Operating Companies through surveys to create detailed sub-category overviews

KEY COMPETENCES

• Good business acumen
• Excellent analytical skills
• Understanding of IT functionalities, services and technical environments
• Strong drive for results
• Fluent communication skills (in writing and presenting) in English. (Dutch, French and German are a welcome extra's)
• Ability to plan and organise his/her own work (self-starter)
• Strong coordination and engagement skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and/or flexibility to change approach
• Able to identify process requirements and improvements focused on delivery
• Ability to liaise professionally with internal staff and suppliers
• Good project management skills
• Both IT experience and Procurement / Sales experience are considered as essential
• Extensive experience with In- and Outsourcing of IT services and infrastructure is required