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Circle K Global Procurement are currently hiring for the role of
Global I.T. Procurement Manager
Type of Employment: Permanent
Location: Ireland, Dublin 4
Visa requirements: A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)
Reporting to the Global Procurement Director for IT, the IT Procurement Manager will lead IT procurement activities on a global scale. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement initiatives to support the Circle K IT infrastructure and operations. This role requires strong negotiation skills, vendor management expertise, and a thorough understanding of IT procurement and Procure to Pay processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global procurement strategies for IT Cloud Hosting, Telco, Hardware, Software, POS, ERP, Digital & Loyalty, and Project Services to meet the needs of the organization.
- Lead the negotiation of contracts and SOW’s with IT vendors to ensure favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery, and service level agreements.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement initiatives to optimize procurement processes and reduce IT spend.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key IT suppliers, fostering collaboration and partnership.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT, finance, and legal departments, to align procurement activities with business objectives.
- Monitor market trends and technology advancements to inform procurement decisions and drive innovation.
- Manage the procurement budget and provide regular reports on spending, cost savings, and vendor performance to senior management.
- Oversee the selection and evaluation of IT vendors via RFI’s/RFP’s, e-auctions whilst ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive global experience in IT procurement, strategic sourcing preferably in the retail industry.
- Deep understanding of procurement best practices, processes, and tools.
- Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify insights, and drive data-driven decisions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment and deliver results under tight deadlines.
- Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPIM, CPSM).
- Experience in implementing procurement technologies (e.g., e-procurement, spend analytics, supplier & contract management) is a must.
- Experience working with BPO providers.
- Advanced Experience with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word preferred, and more procurement systems such as Ariba, Jaggaer, Coupa or similar.
This is an exciting opportunity for an IT Procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic global environment and is passionate about driving continuous improvement and innovation in procurement practices.
WHY WORK WITH US
Our Office Employment Opportunities Offer You Career Growth With An International Company, Plus a Dynamic Work Environment That Puts People First. Wherever You Are In Your Journey, We Have a Place For You. Here’s Some Of The Exciting Perks We Offer
- Alimentation Couche-Tard is a proud receiver Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for 3 years in a row.
- Complete benefits packages (health insurance, pension contribution etc.).
- Possibility to enroll in stock purchase plan.
- Employee discount on fuel.
- Paid time off plan including vacation, sick days and personal days.
- Work in a collaborative, dynamic, high performing and diverse team.
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.
- Hybrid work to allow a sustainable work-life balance.
At Circle K, our culture is shaped by our team members and how we treat each other. Our guiding principles are the core values we live by and inform all our actions and business decisions. You can find them at Values and Culture | Circle K. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
INTERESTED?
We encourage you to apply by
May 19, 2024. The candidates will be reviewed continuously.
You don't meet all the necessary qualifications? At Circle K, we are fully committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine work environment. Therefore, if you're enthusiastic about this role but your background doesn't perfectly match every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Contact Person
Conor Kelly
Director Global Procurement
e: Conor.Kelly@circlekeurope.com
Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. We are looking forward to your application!
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