XL Catlin Looking for Senior Category Manager – IT Infrastructure Sourcing at Gurgaon, Haryana Full Time

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

Responsible for managing some elements of the IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security categories which includes the following areas of spend: Datacentres, Networks, Cloud, IT equipment, IT Infrastructure software, End user computing, Telephony, Colleague Services (ITSM, desk side support, mobile services, printers, audio visual & videoconferencing), Cyber Security

Accountable for the successful commercial and contractual completion of sourcing projects

Work with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop sourcing initiatives and make all necessary arrangements to ensure that cost, risk, and service requirements are met.

Required to implement a pipeline of activities in line with contract expiry dates, potential cost saving opportunities and new change projects.

Articulate and disseminate agreed terms and key operational aspects of the contract (ensure all parties know what they have to do post contract signature).

Responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders in the IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security categories prioritizing their needs.

Responsible for ensuring that critical suppliers within the category are identified and properly managed in line with the AXA XL SRM approach

Required to negotiate complex sourcing contracts with suppliers to achieve best value.

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We’re looking for someone with this experience:
Facilitate internal discussions to determine requirements

Conduct RFI /RFQ / RFP

Contract negotiation with vendors

Familiar with different contract structure (MSA, CSA, Amendment, Addendum, SOW, Change Request, etc.) and commercial models (fixed price, fixed capacity, times & materials, etc.)

Contract review with company subject matter experts from legal, information security, data privacy, tax, audit, etc.

Manage renewals of existing contracts

Identify savings opportunities and initiatives (cost savings / cost avoidance)

Collect data from multiple sources and prepare reporting packs

Keep database of contracts updated

Vendor governance and escalations

Skillset:
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Cross-functional coordination

A self-starter who leads from the front on sourcing projects. Willing to go the extra mile

Work well under pressure and tight deadlines

Track multiple sourcing projects and initiatives

Track record of progression within your IT sourcing career to date.

Previous experience in financial services (insurance preferred).

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location:IN-HR-Silokhera Gurgaon

Work Locations: IN Gurugram 14th Floor – Block B2 Silokhera WTP 14th Floor – Block B2Silokhera Silokhera Gurgaon 122001

Job Field:Procurement

Schedule:Full-time

Job Type:Standard