Category Buyer for Billable Services

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THE ROLE

For the sub-category Billable Services, we seek a Category Buyer with a strong Procurement background and with strong focus on internal business partnerships and supplier management. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the procurement of third-party services for customer projects within SAP's Global Procurement Organization and will report directly to the Vice President Service Procurement.
The Category Buyer for Billable Services will support the respective Category Manager and the implementation and execution of the category strategy. Besides procurement-related tasks, they will be responsible for Stakeholder Management including Demand Management and act as procurement leader & trusted business partner for all Line of Business representatives. This position is highly strategic and involves direct impact on revenue by ensuring the successful sourcing and subcontracting of professional and technology services.
An integral part of the job will be the coordination and execution of key strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and professional supplier relationship management to ensure high-quality service delivery. The buyer will be embedded into the virtual account team for large scale service opportunities, representing procurement in interactions with executives in service sales and delivery on a regular basis.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
 

• University degree preferably in Business Administration or a related field.
• Understanding of end-to-end procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Open-minded and willing to drive change.
• Knowledge of purchasing systems and purchasing processes.
• Fluent English (spoken, written).
• Ability to work in international teams and virtual environment.
• Solid stakeholder- and supplier management-, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong collaborative mindset and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

WORK EXPERIENCE
 

• 3+ years' experience in progressive procurement within a multinational business.
• Ability to crystallize business requirements and to translate them into actionable steps.
• Experience working in a fast-paced complex environment.
• Experience in professional services, application consulting, and development is a plus.
• Proven experience in contract negotiations and sourcing.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Billable Services as part of SAP's Global Procurement Organization defines & executes global sourcing strategies for third party procurement required to bid and deliver customer projects.

What you can expect is professional onboarding, exciting career progression, a diverse work environment providing growth opportunities, learning & development possibilities, and an international business network for you to leverage. Interesting non-work related activities (volunteering, charity, sport events,..) 
This role is based at the ultra-modern Metronom office building directly above the Nove Butovice metro station. The location encompasses SAP's vision for the perfect work-life balance by featuring uniquely decorated relaxation rooms, parents' and kids' room.

BENEFITS

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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EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Requisition ID: 415136  | Work Area: Finance  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.