HERE is looking for … – Outsourcing Journal

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Responsibilities

The Global Category Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation and execution of outsourcing/off or near shoring strategies for R&D and software engineering.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

Define and drive sourcing and pricing strategy for outsourced engineering in line with the business strategy. Define and implement appropriate commercial contract model (time & material, deliverable based, outcome based)
Develop trusted relationships with the business/functional partners/suppliers. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure effective, collaborative and strategic sourcing decisions that satisfy requirements of internal partners
Develop a deep understanding of outsourced engineering to facilitate an efficient and agile response to operational and contractual challenges
Develop and maintain market information on suppliers. Work with business units to assess supplier capabilities and identify a qualified supply base
Manage supplier bidding and skilfully conduct negotiations to come to win-win situations
Bring a Performance-Based pricing mindset to outsourcing operations and translate this strategy in concrete actions to maximize value
Lead contract management, executing and updating master agreements and complex statement of works (SOW), including contracts’ content, KPI and metrics formulation based upon the internal business requirements
Facilitate regular business reviews between business stakeholders and suppliers to discuss performance and future relationship.
Track and validate outsourcing budgets and commitments with suppliers from all business units. Provide recommendations and guidance to management on approval of purchase requests and commitments for certain projects.

Qualifications

10+ years of relevant experience.
Bachelor degree. MBA preferred
Practical experience in and good understanding of software development and product engineering outsourcing (operational, sales, delivery, or procurement)
Strong analytical mind, with affiliation for numbers, KPI and pricing strategies
Strategic thinking and macro- and micro-economy insights
Experience in formulating and delivering deliverable-based contracts
Experience managing procurement of a large portfolio of programs across a large number of suppliers and business owners
Advanced presentation and communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and to think outside of the box in bringing new solutions
Experience working in global teams. Global cultural awareness

What we offer

Development and further training opportunities for shaping & realizing your career goals
A varied and challenging role in a multinational company
Opportunity to work and interact with a wide variety of internal stakeholders and decision makers
Centrally-located office location in Mitte & public transport subsidy
Competitive compensation package
A broad range of corporate benefits, including fruit baskets, free coffee, on-site gym and other sporting activities, team and group events

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