Your tasks
- Develop and align sourcing strategies, supplier management procedures, and identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on IT strategy and future needs, acting as the entry point for external solicitations.
- Initiate and lead the RFP process in collaboration with IT, procurement, finance, and other stakeholders, overseeing supplier selection, price negotiations, and contract elaboration.
- Define and implement supplier performance frameworks, manage supplier consumption and performance evaluations, and ensure invoicing aligns with delivered services/products.
- Lead the creation of the yearly IT budget, monitor financial commitments against the budget, ensure compliance with internal and external policies, and provide real-time visibility and transparency of IT costs.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial accuracy and support in selecting external partners for project execution and post-project solution support.
Your profile
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in sourcing and financial management, with at least 8 years in IT or technology-related industries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French. Good knowledge of German language would be an advantage.
- Proven expertise in contract management, negotiation, supplier selection, budgeting, financial analysis, and familiarity with IT outsourcing (staffing, service contracts, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and IT cost structures (cloud computing, software licensing, hardware depreciation).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in procurement and financial tools, advanced Excel, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively to non-financial stakeholders, alongside a solid understanding of IT-specific sourcing and financial challenges.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude, high commitment, and adaptability in uncertain situations, with exceptional interpersonal skills in teamwork, facilitation, negotiation, and the ability to communicate confidently across all levels of the organization.
Benefits
Clear vision and purpose
"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.
Sustainability and innovation focus
We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.
Excellent learning tools
We provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.
Great career opportunities
We, as a global acting company provide many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.
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Your work route
Who we are
GF Machining Solutions is the world’s leading provider of machine tools, diverse technical solutions and services to manufacturers of precision molds and tooling and of tight-tolerance, precision-machined components. The key segments we serve include the aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, information and communications technology (ICT) and electronics industries