Global Lead Buyer Applications

Job Responsibility:

The Global Lead Buyer (GLB) Corporate will manage a dedicated Software - Applications portfolio delivering the best possible service to our business stakeholders GIT, core functions and global businesses.

The GLB will own global vendors selection and the overall global relationship for all vendors in their category. They will manage direct corporate spend and provide impact on the business profitability while ensuring the best T&Cs, quality and delay. They will be responsible for meeting the objectives and KPI targets set by procurement in their responsibility category.

The GLB is reporting to the Procurement Global Applications Category Director.

Responsibilities:

• Build sourcing strategy for SW vendors of a circa 100M€ High Layer Infrastructure tools portfolio (ServiceNow, Absyss , Microfocus (Opentext) …)
• Manage full portfolio sourcing process, from supplier selection to contract negotiations, strategic account relationships, performance evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Closely cooperate with the stakeholders to clarify their needs, budget & timeline.
• Evaluate make-vs-buy decision, conduct RFP and renewals taking benefit from end of quarter or fiscal year.
• Drive global savings initiatives in close cooperation with C-level stakeholders (internal use, managed services and resell).
• Ensure suppliers are correctly reflected in the procurement tool to drive contract adherence and savings.
• Provide inputs, guidance and support to ITT procurement community, and Alliances for resell.
• Regularly benchmarking with peers.
• Monitor the market to identify startups, disruptors, innovations, relevant industry developments impacting the Capgemini Information System and contribute to the overall IT expertise with insights.
• Improve and develop procurement specific processes and tools aligned with our global approach.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years' experience in IT procurement with strong skills in Software procurement and proven track record in sourcing global mega vendors .
• Master's degree in business/economics, Engineering or Finance
• Results oriented with proven negotiation skills driving significant savings and strong supplier partnerships.
• Contract knowledge - e.g. implementing, reviewing, flow downs, contract changes, novations, terminations
• Track record of delivering savings, whilst also understanding the value of quality and service provision.
• Category Planning - strategy setting.
• Highly organized with ability to balance global vision with attention to local details .
• Can adapt to fast changing schedules and priorities.
• Very good communication and networking skills and is able to work effectively as either an individual or as part of a team in a matrix environment
• Good problem solving skills and can-do attitude
• Strong influencing skills to use both a facilitative and directive approach to “sell” method to internal clients and negotiate with suppliers
• Strong communication skills both oral and written in English.

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Collaborating with teams of creative, fun, and driven colleagues
• Flexible work options enabling time and location-based flexibility
• Company-provided home office equipment
• Virtual collaboration and productivity tools to enable hybrid teams
• Comprehensive benefits program (Health, Welfare, Retirement and Paid time off)
• Other perks and wellness benefits like discount programs, and gym/studio access.
• Paid Parental Leave and coaching, baby welcome gift, and family care/illness days
• Back-up childcare/elder care, childcare discounts, and subsidized virtual tutoring
• Tuition assistance and weekly hot skill development opportunities
• Experiential, high-impact learning series events
• Access to mental health resources and mindfulness programs
• Access to join Capgemini Employee Resource Groups around communities of interest

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 360,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion.

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Job Developer Schedule Full-time Primary Location CA-ON-Toronto Organization PROC CAN