SAP Category Manager Software 

Czechia, Prague, Prague 

785261422

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Your category includes the procurement of different types of Software (client, server, network, security, infrastructure, cloud / SaaS and others).
• You will act as central point of contact for all software purchases for internal use and lead high volume negotiations.
• You will lead and coordinate the category buyer team from an technical perspective and be responsible for the category management (including Reporting, Savings etc.).
• You will create and execute the strategy for SAP’s Software Procurement.
• You will further be responsible for supplier management and sourcing strategies as well as strategic sourcing events in close alignment with the Stakeholders, the category buyer team and the Head of Procurement for Software and Telecom.
• You will look for opportunities for improvements, innovations, and savings and perform market analysis and benchmarking to gain market intelligence.

WHAT YOU BRING

• We are looking for highly motivated people with solid stakeholder management and negotiation skills who can establish clear priorities and manage multiple demands in a virtual, international environment.
• Since teamwork is key at SAP, we are looking for a team player with strong focus in collaboration and communication and a talent to coordinate a team.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement within a multinational business, with a background in software or security and with understanding of common license metrics is part of your skillset already. This experience will include the ability to collaborate and crystalize business requirements and to translate them into actionable procurement activity.
• Experience with high volume negotiations in lead positions (10m€+)
• Fluency in English (German or any other language is a plus).

Yearly bonuses, sick days paid and sick leaves fully refunded, flexible start/end of working hours, contributions to the pension/life insurance, meal vouchers, holidays 5 weeks, educational courses, coaching and mentoring opportunities, free massage, cafeteria plan, free fitness studio, generous shares program, etc.

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