Procurement Manager (Category Manager) Software Licensing and Telco ar

Reporting: IT Procurement Manager will formally report to the Head of IT Procurement Manager.

Tasks:

-Follow-up of periodic contract renewals for Software Licensing and Telco
-Evaluate vendor responses
-Prepare contract negotiations
-Interact with internal IT account managers, service managers and business representatives
-Translate business demands into service requirements

Skills:

-Extensive experience in a purchasing function
-Punctual and result oriented
-Comfortable in working in a multi-cultural, multi-language environment
-Good command of English both verbal and in writing, other European languages are an asset.
-Good communication skills
-Ability to work independent
-Hands-on

Knowledge:

-Excellent knowledge of IT services
-Extensive experience in negotiating and managing IT contracts
-Experience in procuring IT sourcing contracts
-Knowledge about international trade regulations
-Experience in working with SAP systems

Education:

-Master degree in business, IT or procurement

Duration:

-Temporary, Full time position
-Expected duration three months +

Location:

-Base location Brussels.
-Willingness to travel to a limited extent

Start date: ASAP