Regional IT Procurement Manager

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

The SGS Global Procurement & Real Estate team is a specialized group within SGS  dedicated to managing and optimizing the procurement processes and real estate assets on a global scale for SGS. This team plays a crucial role in strategically managing and optimizing procurement processes and real estate assets on a global scale, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of SGS operations..

As part of the SGS Global Procurement & Real Estate team, the Regional IT Procurement Manager will mainly focus in defining and implementing the IT category strategy at a regional level but also coordinate and support regions and countries to optimize their IT Spend by taking ownership of the IT procurement performance.

Reporting line: Global Category Manager IT

Responsibilities:

• Assess and leverage regional or global consolidation opportunities on local IT spend and categories (Software, Hardware, IT Services, Network & Telco).
• Define the regional IT procurement strategy and rolling projects pipeline in collaboration with countries and regional IT managers.
• Ensure alignment with the global IT category manager, translating global category management strategy into local and regional objectives.
• Organize a regional category team and create networks of active prescribers within countries and regions.
• Provide intelligence for the IT category within regions and countries, monitoring and anticipating trends to continuously adapt and identify opportunities.
• Manage regional suppliers' relationships.
• Execute regional sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations.
• Provide needed support to local negotiations by bringing IT Procurement expertise and skills.
• Support local software compliance audits when needed.
• Coordinate local and regional topics with global agreements, including managing escalations when needed (e.g., for PCs, MFPs, Provisioning of SW licenses, etc.).
• Take ownership of the IT Procurement performance in the regions and countries

• University degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, supplier management, and strategic procurement for IT category in a multinational company.
• Proven strong negotiation and contractual experience, both at strategic and operational levels.
• Very good understanding of contract laws and standard forms of contracts.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on "roll up the sleeves" mentality.
• Clear and fast thinker able to communicate in the "stakeholder language" and convince them.
• Pragmatic, self-starter, efficient, and highly driven by objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure with shifting priorities, interacting, and adjusting to diverse cultures and time-zones.
• Full fluency in English; other languages will be a plus.
• Ability to collaborate fully virtually with teams, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Very good Excel and data management skills.
• Detail and process-oriented, analytical, with strong work organization capability.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented with a focus on internal customer service.

Why SGS?

• Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and remote work model.
• Access SGS University and Campus for continuous learning options.
• Thrive in a multinational environment, collaborating with colleagues from multiple continents.
• Benefit from our comprehensive benefits platform.

Join Us: At SGS, we are dedicated to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential. Apply now to be part of our motivated and dynamic team!