IT Procurement Manager

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a leading financial institution? Then bring your skills in negotiations, vendor management and building procurement strategy to Citi’s Global Sourcing Team.

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

As an IT Procurement Manager (AVP) within Procurement and Third-Party Management function, you will become a member of a high-performing EMEA Technology Procurement team that identifies and leads procurement and contracting initiatives focused on the IT expense categories.

The successful candidate will have experience leading procurement initiatives and negotiating contracts across IT products and services in Data Centre Hardware, Network Equipment and/or Network Services / Data Circuits spend categories, in a complex multinational organization. 

Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Establishing strong relationships with internal business / IT functional stakeholders; building a strong understanding of strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across assigned projects, suppliers and/or spend categories
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of Citi’s policies and procedures related to supplier selection, contracting and ongoing management, ensuring all requirements are met and documented throughout the end-to-end procurement process
• Managing RFP processes to support business, category and project strategies,
• Performing financial analysis including demand scenario modelling, P&L impact analysis and benchmark comparisons to support supplier selection and negotiation processes
• Developing, leading and/or managing a portfolio of initiatives across the end-to-end procurement and contracting process, including the development and execution of negotiation strategies for assigned projects
• Negotiating contracts, partnering with Legal and business function, to optimize overall value including financial outcomes, service levels and risk mitigation
• Managing supplier relationships with a focus on quality, service, delivery, risk and cost

What we’ll need from you:

• 5 years of previous Procurement, Contracting, Buying Desk and/or Business-related experience; preferably in the procurement of IT products and services
• Knowledge and experience with Procurement applications (e.g. eRFx, eAuction, P2P)
• Experience working in a large, global, highly matrixed organization
• Financial Services industry experience is a plus
• Proven track record of leading procurement and contracting initiatives
• Experience in creating purchase orders, liaising with catalogue updates in P2P, being familiar with the maker-checker concept is a plus
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
• Developed interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills – proficient English knowledge is a must
• Strong financial modelling and deal structuring skills
• Aptitude for innovation
• High integrity and ethics
• Bachelor's or equivalent degree from an accredited College or University

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Private Medical Care Program
• Life Insurance Program
  • Pension Plan contribution (PPE Program)
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave) 
• Sport Card
• Holidays Allowance
• Sport and team recreation activities
  • Special offers and discounts for employees
  • Access to an array of learning and development resources 
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
  • A chance to make a difference with various affinity networks and charity initiatives

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. 

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