Senior Manager, Sourcing Strategy People & Contingent Labour

Job title:

Senior Manager, Sourcing Strategy People & Contingent Labour

Company:

Liberty Global

Job description

We’re looking for a Sourcing Strategy Senior Manager to join us in AmsterdamThe Sourcing Strategy Senior Manager is leading the creation of strategies for the assigned procurement area and drives value. You are the first name that comes to mind when people are seeking insights on People.Bring insights which include market trends, supply market overview, costs insights and a toolkit to optimize Total Costs of Ownership.Based on this you will develop tailored sourcing strategies per customer or across multiple customers. You are encouraged to pro-actively address these kinds of opportunities and establish a platform to realize theseWhat will you be doing?

• Thought leadership: Develop a point of view that clearly shows the characteristics of the category but more importantly includes a toolkit with opportunities to be explored pending on the customer maturity and/or specific challenges.
• Planning & Engagement: Discuss and align with the customers to develop an annual category plan considering upcoming business shifts, contract stages, market trends or customer specific initiatives.
• Research & Analysis: Research internal and external aspects of their area. Understand business requirements and have them available to support sourcing strategy.
• Industry and Market Awareness: Stay abreast of industry trends, innovative technologies, and market dynamics that may impact supplier relationships and innovation opportunities.
• Develop Tailored Customer Category Strategies: Based on your Category Thought leadership and input from the LPS Sourcing Delivery team engage with customers to develop a customer Category (sourcing) strategy.
• Strategic Negotiation: Lead the negotiation strategy and implementation for the assigned projects together with the Sourcing Delivery peer. Support and oversee the execution of the agreed strategy by the Delivery team. Mentor, coach and support them to enhance the outcome.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Responsible for managing key suppliers on behalf of LPS and / or of Customers for allocated spend.

We tend to look for people with:PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, procurement/supply chain, Human Resources or a related field. MBA or advanced degree/qualification is preferred.
• Prior experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, or procurement within the field of People category, preferably within an outstanding in-house procurement organisation, the procurement services industry, or a related field.
• Experience operating in an international/multi-country/matrix environment
• High level of expertise in People category related strategic sourcing activities

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Solid understanding of People category insights and industry standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external customers.
• Proven record of accomplishment of driving Total Costs of Ownership improvements
• Strong story telling capabilities and the ability to take customers with you on the journey of developing a Sourcing strategy
• Analytical mentality and the ability to process complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + Bonus **where applicable**
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow’s Connections Today!At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest in fibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg. We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you’re entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team.Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.

Expected salary

Location

Schiphol, Noord-Holland

Job date

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:21:39 GMT

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