IT & Indirect Category Management Director

Summary ISS connects people and places to make the world work better. Are you ready to connect to a place where you belong? At our corporate facilities or at client sites – together, we make places while transforming businesses into having even more positive impact on societies, the environment, and our people. Location: Copenhagen, Denmark or Warsaw, Poland Language: English Main purpose of the position/Key expectations: You will work closely with stakeholders across the ISS enterprise and lead a team of highly skilled category managers to develop and execute the procurement strategies that support ISS’ strategic objectives and give ISS a competitive edge within the IT and Indirect spend areas. What you’ll do: Driving internal analyses and market analyses to determine the appropriate long term strategy for the categories within the IT and Indirect spend areas Managing the pipeline of sourcing activities to support delivery of ISS financial targets Preparing for and executing tenders and negotiations with suppliers Drafting of contracts in close cooperation with our legal experts to ensure that we reduce risks and costs while increasing the value of our contracts Owning the relationship of Group IT and Indirect suppliers including ongoing supplier performance dialogues Leading and developing a team of dedicated and talented category managers Who you’ll work with: You will work cross functionally across the enterprise with stakeholders in countries and HQ, including Group Supply Chain & Procurement and other functions such as Group Legal, Group IT, Group People and Group Finance You will working with stakeholders at all levels ranging from the operational level to Executive Group Management Key qualifications: Master’s degree, e.g. in Law, Business, Economics, Operations, Supply Chain Management or Political/Social Science 5-10 years of experience of working with procurement and/or supply management, preferably from a large multinational corporation or as a management consultant Broad experience in defining cross functional category strategies, and a proven track record of executing RfQ processes and negotiations Experience in Project Management and Change Management is an asset Fluency in English (both written and spoken) Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities Personal skills you excel: Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with stakeholders on all organizational levels Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, to stakeholders at all levels Solid business acumen, enabling you to develop an effective sourcing strategy and influence suppliers and key stakeholders in the organization Demonstrated result orientation and drive Why ISS Since our founding in 1901, ISS has been a people-first company. We recognize the power of diversity and celebrate the differences that make us unique. When everyone is free to be themselves, everyone benefits. Our people feel safe, respected, represented, and supported as their authentic selves, allowing them to seize opportunities and reach their full potential. We take seriously our obligation to improve lives, make a difference in our communities, and protect our planet — because when we get things right, the world works better. And that is what drives us.