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Description De L'entreprise
SBS is a global financial technology company that’s helping banks and the financial services industry to reimagine how to operate in an increasingly digital world. SBS is a trusted partner of more than 1,500 financial institutions and large-scale lenders in 80 countries worldwide, including Santander, Societé Generale, KCB Bank, Kensington Mortgages, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota FS. Its cloud platform offers clients a composable architecture to digitize operations, ranging from banking, lending, compliance, to payments, and consumer and asset finance.
With 3,400 employees in 50 offices, SBS is recognized as a Top 10 European Fintech company by IDC and as a leader in Omdia’s Universe: Digital Banking Platforms. SBS is headquartered in Paris, France.
SBS est un leader mondial de technologies financières qui aide les banques et l'industrie des services financiers à réimaginer leur rôle dans un monde de plus en plus numérique. SBS est un partenaire de confiance de plus de 1 500 institutions financières et prêteurs à grande échelle dans 80 pays à travers le monde, dont Santander, Société Générale, KCB Bank, Kensington Mortgages, Mercedes-Benz et Toyota FS. Sa plateforme cloud offre à ses clients une architecture composable pour la numérisation des opérations, allant de la banque au crédit et du reporting règlementaire aux paiements, en passant par la finance des consommateurs et des actifs.
Avec 3 400 employés répartis dans 50 bureaux, SBS est reconnue comme l'une des 10 premières entreprises européennes de technologies financières par IDC et comme leader dans l'Univers Omdia : Plates-formes bancaires numériques. Le siège de SBS se situe à Paris, France.
Description Du Poste
74Software is home for leading brands with mission-critical enterprise applications and infrastructure software serving a growing range of markets and geographies – each with their own identities and value propositions.
As a Global Category Manager Indirect at 74Software you will play a key role in managing the purchasing of goods and services that enable our global software business to operate effectively. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders across multiple regions to ensure procurement activities are cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with business goals. This role requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage vendor relationships in a fast-paced, international environment.
The Global Category Manager Indirect is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for professional services and non-product related services across the organization. This includes categories such as consulting, legal, audit, HR services, training, financial services, and other business support functions. The role ensures value creation, supplier performance, compliance, and alignment with global business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Planning
Develop and implement global category strategies.
Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier landscape assessments.
Align category plans with internal stakeholders across functions and geographies.
Sourcing & Contract Management
Lead sourcing initiatives including RFI/RFP processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations to secure the best terms for pricing, quality, and delivery.
Ensure contracts meet business requirements, compliance standards, and risk mitigation goals in collaboration with the legal team.
Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
Supplier Relationship Management
Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance, acting as a point of escalation for supplier performance issues.
Conduct regular supplier reviews and implement KPIs and SLAs.
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and cost optimization.
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, Legal, Finance, Audit) to understand service needs and priorities, as well as to forecast demand, plan budgets, and track spend.
Act as a procurement advisor, promoting best practices and strategic sourcing value.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Support third-party risk management and due diligence processes.
Stay informed about market trends, new suppliers, and innovations in procurement technology.
Processes & Tools
Contribute to implementing the new tool Workday Procurement and managing the related change with internal as well as external parties.
Support global procurement initiatives, including vendor consolidation as well as process standardization and optimization.
Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier performance metrics.
74Software regroupe des marques leaders proposant des applications d’entreprise critiques et des logiciels d’infrastructure, destinés à une gamme croissante de marchés et de zones géograp
About the Company
SBS is a global financial technology company that’s helping banks and the financial services industry to reimagine how to operate in an increasingly digital world. SBS is a trusted partner of more than 1,500 financial institutions and large-scale lenders in 80 countries worldwide, including Santander, Societé Generale, KCB Bank, Kensington Mortgages, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota FS. Its cloud platform offers clients a composable architecture to digitize operations, ranging from banking, lending, compliance, to payments, and con...
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