Sourcing manager IT  

Boliden is a high-tech metal company with its own mines and smelters, committed to ensuring society’s supply of base and precious metals while striving to be world’s most climate-friendly and respected metal provider. Our work has been integral to the value chains that have shaped modern society for a century. The metals we mine and produce will play a crucial role in the future – it is how we produce them that matters. Join us in driving change for generations to come.   

Your opportunity: 

Are you a structured and people-oriented person with problem-solving skills? Join our Group Procurement team as a Sourcing Manager within IT procurement. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by controlling costs, maximizing supplier value, and managing supply risks within the IT domain. You’ll be at the forefront of Boliden’s IT sourcing process, ensuring our procurement services meet the highest standards. Location is Boliden or Stockholm in Sweden, or any of our other sites as per agreement. Traveling is part of the role.  

Who you will work with: 

As Sourcing manager IT, you’ll be part of our Group Procurement team and report to the Head of Category Management. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders who rely on IT products and services provided by our procurement organization. You’ll also work hand-in-hand with Category Managers and other procurement colleagues. Externally, you’ll interact with IT suppliers, consultants, and service providers.  

What you will do: 

• Execute IT sourcing initiatives across subcategories such as Software, Hardware, Consulting Services, Production IT, and Telecom and deliver annual savings 

• Manage and negotiate IT contracts, optimize commercial terms, legal conditions, and data processing aspects of agreements, ensuring they meet all specifications. 

• Establish and maintain a governance model for key IT suppliers 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the IT domain 

• Spend analytics 

• Develop cooperation with tactical procurement team 

• Contribute to the formulation and execution of IT category strategies 

• Serve as a main point of contact for IT inquiries 

• Support the Group IT Category Manager on larger sourcing projects 

• Report on IT-related procurement activities 

• Perform other IT procurement-related tasks as needed 

• Contribute to overall sustainability targets 

 What you bring: 

• An academic degree or several years of relevant work experience 

• Experience in strategic sourcing, preferably from a role in IT procurement  

• Excellent communication skills in English and at least one local language (Swedish or Finnish) 

• Interpersonal- and negotiation skills  

• A self-driven attitude and the ability to learn quickly  

• A category B driving license 

Why work with us:  

At Boliden, we believe in fostering a workplace where care, courage and responsibility are central to everything we do. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact our success in IT procurement. If you are passionate about driving innovation in IT sourcing and are ready to take on a role that offers both challenge and opportunity, we would be eager to hear from you.   

Apply today to be part of something truly meaningful!  

The last day to apply for this position is 2024-11-04. Selection will be ongoing, so we are looking forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.  

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