Category Manager It [F/M/X]

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Job description

At Mantu we are looking for a new procurement category manager, focused on IT procurement commodity, to complete our growing department.
The ideal candidate will have several years of procurement experience, and will be highly driven by challenges, data analysis and strategic thinking, topped with an IT market knowledge.
Your role:
Help define commodity road map in line with group strategy
Collect and advice on cross-functional corporate/ business requirements
Manage a team of procurement officers to deploy the strategy
Conduct, develop, negotiate and close commercial contracts
Be actor in group projects and critical negotiation
Be motor of the growth of the commodity through process implementation, spend analysis and KPI follow up
Be the main link between procurement department and stakeholders

Ideal Profile:
Fluent in English, any other language is a plus
Proven track record of RFP management for IT categories
Good MS office / automation knowledge
Experience in indirect procurement field is mandatory
Great communication and negotiation skills
A proactive person, ready to work in a fast-growing environment
Ability to influence people and work in autonomy
1-3 years in procurement with ideally a strong background on IT commodity
Mastery of Generative AI such as ChatGPT or Poe.com is a plus for improving day to day activity

"Mantu is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics."