Global Category Specialist Tech&IT Procurement

at  NIELSENIQ

Company Description
Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Global Category Specialist Tech & IT at NIQ, you will support development and implementation of global category and subcategory strategies in collaboration with the Global Procurement Director Tech & IT, CTO Direct reports, and business stakeholders. This position will manage and lead global category initiatives and projects. You will lead contract negotiations, specification definition, monitor supplier performance, specification development and demand management, support development of innovation programs, manage supplier risks and conduct regular business reviews.
Key Responsibilities:

TECH & IT CATEGORY SOURCING PLAN

• Support in analysis of supply market, understanding product/services being purchase within category, internal demand/specification, and internal best practices
• Identify and analyze strategic sourcing options under the guidance of the Global Category Director
• Run and support tender process, including seeking approvals from Global Category Director, SVP Global Procurement and other internal stakeholders as required
• Challenge and provide options on current working practices, specifications and demands for category
• Harmonize specification(s) with business stakeholders to standardize demand

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