Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with ten distinctive hotel brands, and more than 1,460 hotels in operation and under development in 95+ countries. The Group’s overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos.
People are at the core of our business success and future. Our people are true Moment Makers and together we bring the culture, spirit, environment and opportunities that empower you to be your best, every day, everywhere, every time. Together, we make Every Moment Matter.
We are looking for Global Strategic Sourcing
Manager IT and Digital.
- Implement effective sourcing strategies for different kind
of IT and Digital categories and services, focusing on digital solutions,
software, consultants and SAAS.
- Manage suppliers´ performance with a focus on continuous
total cost control and performance, defined improvement, and innovation.
- Define and execute the Global Category Strategy ensuring
cost savings while maintaining and improving quality. The key parameter being
Total Cost of ownership.
- Ensures that third party requirements are clearly deployed
to the supplier base, business needs are fulfilled, and execution is flow less
- Build and maintain Global supplier base - incl.
contracting, negotiations, relationship building, risk management and supplier
performance.
- Secure Global KPIs
performance and Procurement Policy implementation
- Continuous support to IT teams, increasing compliance.
- Effectively negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs with
suppliers to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply according to the
Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures for RHG.
- Operate as the
leader for all issues with suppliers in terms of quality, delivery service,
costs and ensure alignment with all internal partners.
- Organized and accountable
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Able to work within a global and
highly matrixed organization
- Excellent English, French written and verbal communication
skills are a bonus
- Thinks Strategically
- Clarifies critical priorities to create
business value. Assesses potential risks.
- Influences Internally &
Externally - Seeks to understand others' needs and interests to build trust.
- Generates engagement and
commitment from others.
- Manages conflict in a pragmatic
and constructive manner.
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferring Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
· 5+ years of experience in sourcing, demonstrable successful in sourcing in a cross-cultural environment and matrix-based environment.
· Proven negotiation and analytical skills.
- The position report directly to the CSO Strategic Sourcing Senior Director.
- Located in Madrid