Global Commodity Manager NL

Global Commodity Manager – Professional Services 

Uniting what’s next in traffic 

Yunex Traffic develops innovative mobility ecosystems and services for the smart city making mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions.

What awaits you?

An exciting opportunity to join the Global Commodity Management team as the Global Commodity Manager (GCM) – Professional Services. Our global Indirect Materials organization spans across 25 countries. As the subject matter expert, you will develop, set and own the strategic direction for the Professional Services commodity in line with our business requirements. You will have the responsibility for the total Purchasing Volume (PVO) and you will align the commodity strategy closely with our stakeholder. This is an opportunity to shape, further develop the Professional Services Commodity, and the Global Commodity Team. 

What will be your mission?

• Develop, lead and manage the global Professional Services commodity (incl. Temp Labor, Contingent Workforce Management, Consulting, HR Services, Legal Advisory, etc.)
• Align business needs and commodity strategies closely with relevant stakeholders
• Develop, implement and continuously improve the strategy.
• Design and implement an External Workforce Policy in close alignment with internal stakeholders i.e. Human Resources, Legal etc.
• Responsible for contracting strategy, negotiating framework agreements, NDAs, T’s&C’s etc.
• Lead relevant e-auction events for your commodity.
• Report on market trends, supply chain risks and savings
• Supplier Management: supplier prequalification, supplier selection, supplier qualification and supplier development.
• Contribute to the overall development of the Global Commodity Team e.g.  implementation of e-procurement tools, continuous improvement and lean principles.

 What do you need to become a team member?

• Experienced Category or Commodity Management manager for Indirect Procurement in global, multinational, and multi-site organizations
• Solid experience in Indirect Procurement, strong preference for experience in professional services, contingent workforce, temp. labour, consulting services, etc.
• Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Entrepreneurial and continuous-improvement mindset
• Experienced in procurement suites (SAP/Oracle etc) and e-procurement e.g. e-Auctions   
• University degree, legal, law, business administration, MCIPS, CIPS, preferred or relevant experience
• Strong English communication skills required, German language would be advantageous not mandatory