Lead IT Software Category & Sourcing na UBS Group AG

Are you a Category & Sourcing Lead with IT Software expertise? Can you lead a high-performing team in delivering Supply Chain functional targets across all dimensions, from cost optimization to cycle time? Are you adept at supplier relationships management, vendor sustainability & data quality?

We are looking for someone like you to:

• be accountable for category strategy definition and category targets proposal to be approved by our Head of Supply Chain and relevant SC MF member, including the definition of the initiatives and their implementation. The definition of the category strategy includes the identification of value opportunities, the profiling and segmentation of spend, the analysis of cost structure (industry and internal), the analysis of supply & demand market dynamics, the assessment of market position, the definition of internal future requirements, the identification and quantification of procurement category risks, the definition of the go-to-market model and optimal commercial strategy to interact with suppliers, as well as the category strategy implementation plan
• lead a team of Category Managers and Sourcing Specialists (internal and external) in building and executing category and sourcing strategies (incl. development of vendor plans and procurement strategies, building of partnerships) and ensuring the performance of all sourcing transactions
• act as our most senior leader and experienced resource for IT Software with key stakeholders consuming the category services and products, and the respective CFO teams, Contract Managers, federated VRMs as well as the external outsourcing partner resources and senior Sourcing Specialists
• be accountable for achieving the category performance delivery across all Category Scorecard dimensions, and KPIs and implementing remediating actions where needed
• manage and drive the relationship with strategic vendors, ensuring compliance with the Vendor Risk Framework and foster a partnership approach
• evaluate supplier proposals & commercial transactions, negotiate deals and manage escalations to ensure optimal commercial solutions are delivered, whilst adhering to category strategy and procurement framework

Hyderabad, Kraków, London, Pune, Wroclaw

Full Time

India, Poland, United Kingdom

Corporate services, infrastructure and facilities, Management and Business Support, Outsourcing / Offshoring, Process, project and program management

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

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UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

You will be working in our IT Category & Sourcing team, which is part of our Supply Chain organization within Group Real Estate and Supply Chain (GRESC). Supply Chain was created to enhance value identification and delivery within GRESC, supporting UBS with its third party vendor management as well as its Real Estate and Outsourcing footprint.

As Category & Sourcing Lead for IT Software, you will be responsible for the front-to-back management of our IT Software category, ensuring that the category delivery supports the achievement of the Supply Chain functional targets across all dimensions, from cost optimization (savings and deal pipeline), efficiency and cycle time, ensuring the appropriate risk meta data for the contract and vendor portfolio in the category, supplier relationships management, vendor sustainability & data quality.

• 10+ years relevant experience as a Category Manager, Vendor Relationship Manager or other procurement role with commercial expertise
• proven experience in contract management, procurement, or a related field
• good understanding of contract law and legal terminology.
• excellent negotiation and communication skills
• strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• proficient in using contract management software and tools
• proven track record in leveraging and deploying AI and AI tools to alleviate operations
• detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.