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Main focus of the Unit is the negotiation for GHO&Country; Italy of IT service contracts applying T&C;'s with latest provisions regarding Security, Data Privacy and Compliance.
The IT Buyer Specialist has the mandate and the responsibility for negotiating at global level IT Procurement (software, hardware, networking telecommunication and services) for the Generali Group.
Main tasks are:
Negotiation of Local and Global contracts with suppliers
Identification of cost reduction and optimization levers for the defined sub-categories and active analysis of optimization levers in regards to demand volume and specifications
Ensure application of state of the art methods and tools (e.g. demand management, design-to-cost, TCO)
Responsible for the achievement of savings target as aligned with the respective Category Manager
Active management of the main category-internal suppliers as well as their integration into demand and specification management processes, monitoring of supplier performance, gathering of customer feedback
Responsible for performing tenders and conducting negotiations
Requirements
1-3 years of work experience with Purchasing in Information Technology
University level degree or comparable
Experience with procurement of Cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) SW Licenses and Maintenance, HW Products and maintenance, IT Services (Application development and maintenance, infrastructure services, operations, IT consultancy).
Problem-solving and analytical skillset
Communication skills and ability to manage a wide array of different stakeholders
Strong operational focus, ability to drive topics and deliver results
Fluent English, another European language is a plus
Company Profile
Generali is a major player in the global insurance industry – a strategic and highly important sector for the growth, development and welfare of modern societies.
Over almost 200 years, we have built a multinational Group that is present in more than 60 countries, with 470 companies and nearly 80,000 employees.
GOSP - Generali Operations Service Platform is a joint-venture between Generali and Accenture and provides IT and Procurement services to Generali Group companies.
Our purpose is to accelerate the Group's innovation and digitization strategy through the Cloud and shared platforms.
Based in Italy it has 6 branches across Europe and employs about ***** people
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Insurance and Financial Services
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