Job Purpose and Impact

The Global Category Buyer – IT Services will support sourcing activities across multiple regions, focusing on IT Professional Services & Contingent Labor. In this role, you will execute complex sourcing tasks and contribute to building and executing category strategies for areas such as IMS/AMS, Contingent Labor, Managed Services, SOW-based engagements, and more. The role includes direct engagement with global IT services suppliers and internal technology stakeholders.

Key AccountabilitiesLead end-to-end sourcing activities for IT Professional Services, including RFX events, rate card management, and supplier negotiations.Review, redline, and negotiate SOWs, Change Orders, Amendments, and Master Agreements, especially with Big 4 and global Tier-1 IT services providers.Drive the implementation of Contingent Labor program regionally and globally, ensuring alignment with procurement strategies and compliance policies.Build and manage strong relationships with global IT services suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring stakeholder needs are met and supplier performance is monitored.Analyze supplier operations, contracts, and pricing models to support negotiations and strategic sourcing decisions.Ensure accurate documentation of procurement activities and deliver periodic reports.Solve complex sourcing and contractual issues independently, escalating only when necessary.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.Minimum of 8 years of relevant sourcing experience, in the technology or IT services domain, preferably with a large multinational company.Fluent in English with excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.Other minimum qualifications may apply.Preferred QualificationsGlobal certification like CCWP, CPSM, MCIPS, CSCP etc.Advance knowledge of working with tools like Beeline, Fieldglass, or other third-party resource management platforms.Proficient with Power BI, advanced Excel, PowerPoint.Proficient with Copilot / ChatGPT for complex tasks, quantitative analysis, comparative, decision notes.