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Lindström
Global Category Manager, IT
Jyväskylä
FULL TIME
August 16, 2024
Are you looking for the next steps to shine professionally in a multicultural environment with circular economy present in your everyday work? Get ready to work in an innovative textile service business named as one of the most interesting companies in the circular economy, with a turnover of over 500 million. With a 175-year-long history (not retiring anytime soon!) of caring for our people and customers, we are ready to expand our Lindström family. Currently we, a Finnish family-owned company awarded with the Family Business of the year 2021 in Finland, have over 4,700 inspiring people in 23 countries around Europe and Asia. Now is your chance to become part of the journey of helping our customers to grow more in a sustainable way. Take a leap with us as our new:
GLOBAL CATEGORY MANAGER, IT
As Lindström's new Global Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our IT supplier portfolio. You will be responsible for developing and executing our category procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships, and leading global sourcing projects. Your efforts will ensure that Lindström continues to be a leader in sustainable and efficient operations.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Our ideal candidate has:
Your location will be at our Head Office in Kalasatama, Helsinki.
Interested? For more information, please don't hesitate to contact Kalle Hietaranta (Director, Category Management). You can reach Kalle by phone at +358 50 487 1366 on 19 August at 14:00-15:00 or on 23 August at 12:00-13:00 EEST.
To apply, please fill in our online application no later than Sunday 1 September 2024. The starting date of this position is negotiable, but we wish to have a new team member as soon as possible. The position is permanent.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Application period starts: 2024-08-16 09:00Application period ends: 2024-09-01 23:59
GLOBAL CATEGORY MANAGER, IT
As Lindström's new Global Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our IT supplier portfolio. You will be responsible for developing and executing our category procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships, and leading global sourcing projects. Your efforts will ensure that Lindström continues to be a leader in sustainable and efficient operations.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Developing and executing the category procurement strategy and supplier management framework
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Managing relationships with suppliers, vendors, and partners in cooperation with IT stakeholders
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Overseeing supplier management, including agreements, KPIs, SLAs, standards, and processes
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Leading global sourcing projects, including RFPs, supplier approvals, and creating transparency of potential sources of supply
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Conducting periodic spend analysis and seeking volume consolidation opportunities
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Leading contract and price negotiations
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Benchmarking IT category related market development, and analyzing reports, data and summarizing findings
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Providing training for employees working within the IT category/procurement
Our ideal candidate has:
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A university degree in a technical and/or commercial field
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At least five years of experience in IT procurement
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Detailed technical and business knowledge of the specified procurement category
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A deep understanding of supplier markets and category items
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Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
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An ability to build and maintain networks
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Efficient project and time management skills
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Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Your location will be at our Head Office in Kalasatama, Helsinki.
Interested? For more information, please don't hesitate to contact Kalle Hietaranta (Director, Category Management). You can reach Kalle by phone at +358 50 487 1366 on 19 August at 14:00-15:00 or on 23 August at 12:00-13:00 EEST.
To apply, please fill in our online application no later than Sunday 1 September 2024. The starting date of this position is negotiable, but we wish to have a new team member as soon as possible. The position is permanent.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Application period starts: 2024-08-16 09:00Application period ends: 2024-09-01 23:59
Lindström
Vakituinen
Julkaistu 16.08.2024
Yrityksen liikevaihto:
Yli 100 000 000 €
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