IT Procurement Category Manager
This is NewCold
NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.
NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.
About the vacancy:
The IT Procurement Category Manager will independently initiate, draft, validate & sign off, implement and execute the procurement strategy for IT category across the globe for NewCold and its affiliates. You will take ownership for your team's results, you will develop and build strong relationships with the supply base and have the best results in terms of cost, technology and quality.
What will you do?
- Partner up with your stakeholder group on a strategic/tactical level and identify their business needs by acting as their partner on procurement topics
- Initiate, draft, validate & sign off, implement and execute the procurement strategy within the Global Procurement team
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IT category and procurement landscape, including cost records and trend analysis
- Manage strategic/tactical supplier relationships and contracts in the IT category
- Identify and communicate potential commodity/supplier opportunities
- Conduct supplier visits, risk assessments, performance reviews, and develop risk management systems
- Analyze and validate contracts, collaborating with the Legal Department for approval
- Manage multiple global projects simultaneously and coordinate sourcing activities
- Interface with supplier development for continuous improvement in the supply base
- Develop, manage and influence key stakeholder relationships internally and externally
Who are we looking for?
You have:
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or equivalent
- More than 7 years relevant experience within (strategic) Procurement and preferably within the IT category
- Proven experience to initiate, draft, validate, sign off and execute Procurement strategies and strategic sourcing
- Track record in procuring IT services (i.e. hardware, software and telecommunication) on a global level
- Proven experience with working in a complex and international organization, self-starter and a track record in driving categories on a global level
- Ability to review IT contracts from a commercial and legal perspective
- Expert knowledge in the Procurement landscape
- Knowledge about IT technology and the main regional players and trends in the market
- Excellent communication and presentation skills and possess the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Strategic mindset and the ability to develop effective strategies for supplier selection and management of relationships
- Preferably certified or actively seeking certification in CIPS/NEVI or equivalent
- Proficiency in English, preferably Dutch, any other European language is a plus
Are you up for the job?
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager. A second interview will follow with a wider group of NewCold team members.
Why would you want to work for NewCold?
With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.
Can we welcome you on board as our new IT Procurement Category Manager and help continue our successful growth?