· Collect, challenge, and analyze business needs for software and application-related purchases.
· Build negotiation strategies and prepare RFP/RFI documentation.
· Lead end-to-end negotiations with software publishers and service providers.
· Secure optimal contract terms regarding pricing, SLAs, licensing models, intellectual property, and compliance.
· Collaborate daily with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Architecture, Finance teams and CSR departement.
· Build and monitor vendor scorecards based on performance, innovation, risk, and financial criteria.
· Collect and consolidate internal feedback (satisfaction, issues, improvement areas).
· Prepare and conduct business review meetings with key strategic vendors.
· Follow up on improvement plans and contractual commitments.
3.
Collaboration with SAM (Software Asset Management)
· Work closely with the SAM team to ensure procurement decisions align with license usage, renewals, and compliance requirements.
· Provide purchasing insights to optimize software consumption and reduce software-related risks.
· Co-build renewal strategies and roadmap for key software assets.
· Support the definition of common methodologies, processes, and governance between Procurement and SAM.
4.
Procurement Governance, Communication & Best Practices
· Contribute to internal procurement community meetings and promote best practices across subsidiaries.
· Communicate newly signed contracts through available channels (Intranet, Teams, Procurement tools).
· Track and report savings on a monthly basis.
· Deploy and generalize tender toolkits and processes across the Group.