Senior sourcing manager, SW - Tietoevry CBS (m/f/d)

Do you have a strong background in strategic sourcing, and want to join one of the largest tech companies in the Nordics? Then this is the role for you! 

We are looking for a senior sourcing manager who would be part of our Sourcing team and work with our SW business units to drive SW sourcing initiatives. Tietoevry Corporate Business Services’ (CBS) focus is to bring together core capabilities to enable and accelerate business performance. We play a vital part in the implementation of Tietoevrys’ strategy and supporting the distinct success paths of our end-to-end businesses, through delivering high-quality services at scale and fostering an exceptional culture.  

Personality & working style

You are an engaging and business minded sourcing professional with 5-10 years of strategic sourcing experience and have a proven track record of negotiating significant sourcing initiatives and supplier management to ensure execution of the negotiated deal:

• Doer who has bias for action & delivering impact – highly structured way-of-working, impact-oriented approach and independent (self-starter) working style
• Influencing and presenting skills – you have ability to communicate effectively both with executives and specialists and genuine desire & ability to deliver business impact to the company
• Highly analytical & fact-based – you can both see the big picture, identify long term trends and to drill down to drivers when needed. You use data to drive real business benefits and bring speed to decision making and execution
• Result oriented project manager - Being able to identify new opportunities to create impact, prioritize the work and secure successful implementation of these initiatives
• Highly skilled in negotiation, indirect influencing and selling ideas in complex matrix organizations.
• Team player who can contribute to teamwork, also in areas outside of own direct responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Executing strategic sourcing initiatives, focus on software licenses and SaaS subscriptions
  • Planning and executing strategic sourcing initiatives
  • Negotiating and managing supplier contracts
  • Actively seeking new opportunities for sourcing initiative pipeline
• Supplier management for designated suppliers
  • Act as supplier manager towards designated suppliers
  • Drive and develop strategic supplier relationship in collaboration with stakeholders
• Sourcing business partner for designated business stakeholders
• Constantly seeking for opportunities to simplify and work in more efficient way
• Contributing to overall team performance as active member of the sourcing team

Experience & education

• 5-10 years of strategic sourcing experience with a proven track record of negotiating significant sourcing initiatives and managing global suppliers
• Experience in working with global software suppliers
• Experience in software licensing and cloud based -solutions business models
• Proven negotiation skills
• Experience in building and managing strategic supplier relationship to maximize value
• Experience of managing spend and using TCO (total cost of ownership) to minimize waste
• Experience from working in international organization with complex business models and matrix organization
• M.Sc. from relevant field
• Fully proficient written and verbal English communication skills

Your new team and leader

We operate as one, integrated Sourcing function. You will be member of Consulting Services & Cloud Products Strategic Sourcing team and report to Heikki Liimatta.

Location: Espoo

Did we get you inspired?  

We look forward to your application! 
Please attach your CV or LinkedIn-profile and we will reach out to you. Interviews will be held on a continuous basis, so we encourage you to apply today. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact hiring manager Heikki Liimatta, heikki.liimatta@tietoevry.com

At Tietoevry, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders (m/f/d), and walks of life to join our team, as we believe that this fosters an inspiring workplace and fuels innovation. Our commitment to openness, trust, and diversity is at the heart of our mission to create digital futures that benefit businesses, societies, and humanity.

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