Category Specialist, Strategic Sourcing in Bucuresti

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible. Position SummarySeeking a motivated individual eager to assist PTC in effecting more efficient sourcing processes to reduce spend and maximize profitability. Must be keen to negotiate with suppliers to obtain products and services at the best prices vis-à-vis strategic sourcing strategies and extensive knowledge of the IT industry.Position OverviewStrategic Sourcing is responsible for developing and socializing the sourcing strategy across multiple business units, with a particular focus in the IT category.Our strategic intent is integrating into business processes to ensure complete alignment and a deep understanding of business goals.Our strategic objective is managing the purchasing process and applying methodologies to identify and resolve supply chain issues preventing deal closure.The goal is to be a value-added sourcing partner across all lines of business at PTC.The person in this position promotes strong relationships with suppliers, would liaison with cross-functional leads, and serves as the procurement ambassador for internal business stakeholders.The person will be empowered to exercise independent judgment, within defined practices and procedures, to determine the next appropriate action.The position involves developing negotiation strategies for: advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts to assure compliance, best value, and validating or improving pricing.Daily responsibilities include the triaging and assignment of incoming sourcing requests, negotiating information technology contracts for software licensing, cloud-based subscriptions, telecom, co-location services, computer or networking hardware, server-related products, and related maintenance, that’s used across geographically dispersed teams.Category ResponsibilitiesStrategic SourcingWork with various business lines to identify and qualify new or existing suppliers, initiate requests for proposals or quotations (RFx), and advise stakeholders with respect to contract terms and conditions.Alongside cross functional teams, participate in the selection process that critically evaluates suppliers, supplier proposals, and their expected outcomes in accordance with company policies.Evaluate single sourcing requests and ensure competitiveness.Analyze total costs, assist business functions with ROI analysis, price or rate benchmarking, and negotiate favorable business terms to leverage company purchasing power.Consume market intelligence to understand cost drivers and current trends.Category ManagementDeliver accurate forecasting of demand and adjusting stakeholder predictions, if necessary.Remain actively engaged with technology or related commodities and confidently consult internal stakeholders around industry trends, benchmarking, or best practices.Participate in cross-functional meetings and keeping internal stakeholders informed around our procurement processes, supplier strategy, and governing policies.Supplier ManagementManage supplier relationships with focus on risk management and cost management.Mediate supplier issues and resolve customer/supplier disputes, if necessary.Participate in quarterly business reviews with key vendors to review performance and support mutually agreed upon improvement programs as required.Support ad-hoc reporting needs; including, supplier scorecards, contracting or proposal pipelines, and other IT related reporting used for non-speculative decisions.Participate in supplier rationalization (SBR) activities for the ongoing simplification and rationalization of the PTC supplier base.Contract ManagementEnsure pricing and deliverables as negotiated are memorialized in contract; coordinate comparisons of proposals and final contract terms.Act as liaison between Legal teams, Suppliers, and Business Stakeholders.Ensure contract execution and retention, through an electronic signature process.Provide timely updates, support management with quarterly reporting and address any issues quickly, efficiently, and diplomatically.What You’ll NeedBachelor’s degree required or 2+ years of experience in IT-related fields, category management, and/or strategic sourcing of software, hardware, and telecom purchases.Comfortable working across geographically dispersed teams.Have expertise in manual tooling and financial modeling via MS Excel.Ability to work well in a pressure cooker environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion or deadlines are met.Proficient with these Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPointCertified Purchasing Manager – desirable.Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, and Influencing Skills - desirable.Communicate well in English both in verbal and written form.Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills required.Excellent team facilitation and presentation skills required.Bonus Points Ability to communicate succinctly to stakeholders and articulate strategies or performance metrics when necessary.High-Tech, Start-Up, Rapid Growth and/or publicly traded company experience.Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?