Senior IT procurement manager

Senior IT Procurement Manager
FLS is a leading, minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services and expertise across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme. We are a global, diverse, and multicultural organization with ~8,000 colleagues operating out of 40+ countries earning about 3b EUR in 2023.

At FLS, we empower the future of Mining to operate more sustainably and if you want to contribute to this important work, let’s talk!

The Role

The Senior IT procurement manager will have a global responsibility of managing the strategic IT procurement activities.
The transactional procurement is done by a outsourcing partner, and you will be directly handling the largest and most business critical global deals.

This is a senior position, and you will be expected to drive and negotiate these deals from start to finish

Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and lead strategic sourcing initiatives for IT categories, including hardware, software/SaaS, and IT professional services, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Procurement Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing insights, guidance, and solutions on IT procurement strategies and decisions.
• Category Management: Define and implement robust category management strategies to optimize spend, reduce risk, and enhance value creation.
• Vendor Negotiation and Management: Negotiate contracts, terms, and service agreements with IT vendors, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with company policies.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed on market trends, pricing structures, and technology advancements to drive innovation and cost efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT, Business functions, finance, and legal teams to align procurement strategies with business needs and ensure seamless execution.
• Spend Analysis: Analyze procurement data to identify opportunities for cost savings, consolidation, and optimization across IT categories.
 

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, IT, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience in IT procurement, strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations, or category management, with deep knowledge of IT products, services, and supplier markets.
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Communication and relationship management skills, with experience advising senior stakeholders.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

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