Strategic Buyer - IT
Interim Search has been commissioned to appoint an Interim Strategic Buyer to a company active in the telecom industry. You will play a key role in strategic purchasing and the organization's continued digitization journey in cloud-based services through operational and coaching work. The position is located in central Stockholm.
Main duties:
- Managing and implementing complex IT and systems procurements.
- Support the Head of Strategic Sourcing in strategic and operational matters.
- Coach and develop the skills of the purchasing team in IT, cloud-based services and digitalization.
- Further develop purchasing processes, templates and standard contracts adapted for service and cloud purchasing.
- Ensure that technical, commercial, legal and security requirements are integrated into tenders and contracts.
- Translate technical requirements into commercial terms.
To be eligible for the role:
- Experience in leading complex IT and systems procurements with high technical requirements in the telecom industry
- Experience with complex supply structures and international suppliers
- Experience with cloud-based services and service-based business models
- Experience in TCO analysis, cost modeling and commercial risk management
- Very strong negotiation skills and experience with the entire RFQ process
- Ability to translate technical requirements into commercial and contractual terms
- Experience in coaching, change management and competence development in purchasing
About the process
The assignment is initially 50 % with the possibility of 100 %, starting in early March and is expected to last about 6 months. We will present candidates during week 3 and interviews will take place in close connection. Do you have the right profile, are available and interested? Apply now!
