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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies and commercial negotiations within IT categories, including Software, Hardware, Cloud, and SaaS. Strong communication skills in Swedish and English, with a focus on supplier governance and performance management.
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Procurement ExperienceCommercial NegotiationsSourcing StrategiesIT Market UnderstandingSupplier Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
SourcingCommercial AnalysisContract ManagementBenchmarkingTCO EvaluationsRisk ManagementPerformance ImprovementComplianceCost OptimizationSupplier Governance
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationBusiness AcumenLeadershipContinuous Improvement
Industry Keywords
IT ServicesCloudSaaSSoftware LicensingXaaSInternational ProcurementCross-Functional TeamsDigitalizationSecurity ClearanceSupplier Lifecycle
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work within sourcing categories including Software, Hardware, IT Services, Cloud, SaaS and AI
- Execute selected sourcing projects and activities
- Develop sourcing strategies and lead sourcing projects in alignment with category strategies
- Collaborate closely with Category Owners
- Lead collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams globally
- Interact with relevant stakeholders and suppliers
- Manage commercial aspects of supplier relationships
- Contribute to supplier governance and performance management
- Lead commercial contract negotiations
- Manage contractual matters throughout the supplier lifecycle, including renewals and contract changes
- Perform commercial analysis, benchmarking and business case/TCO evaluations
- Drive value, performance improvements, compliance and cost optimization
- Identify and manage commercial and supplier risks
- Participate in Saab Procurement’s Operational Excellence initiatives
- Report to the Head of IS/IT Procurement within central Group Procurement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience
- Several years of relevant procurement experience within IT categories such as Software, Hardware, IT Services, Cloud, SaaS and AI
- Strong business acumen and commercial drive
- Strong understanding of IT markets, suppliers, solutions, licensing models and commercial/business models
- Experience leading complex commercial negotiations within IT, including software licensing, SaaS, Cloud/XaaS and IT Services
- Excellent Swedish and English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience in Procurement in an international and complex business environment (desired)
- Experience leading cross-functional commercial or sourcing teams (desired)
- Interest in continuous improvements and digitalization (desired)
- Must pass security vetting based on current security-protection regulations
- Additional citizenship obligations may apply for positions requiring security clearance
- Ability to travel in Sweden
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunities to influence innovations that keep people and societies safe
- Openness, knowledge sharing and a solution-oriented team atmosphere
- Opportunities to take on challenges, create smart inventions and grow beyond
- Collaboration with talented colleagues and unique perspectives
- Global work environment
- Ongoing opportunities to contribute to Operational Excellence and digitalization