Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and related services, provided to customers and partners in over 220 countries and territories through six primary consumer-facing brands - Booking.com, KAYAK, priceline, agoda.com, Rentalcars.com, and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
Procurement Category Lead is responsible for the third-party contracts and vendor management for specified categories within Tech Procurement. The position has global responsibilities across all Booking Holdings brands and reports to a Category Manager in the Tech Procurement department which is part of the Booking Holdings Global Procurement and Finance organization.
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Your Responsibilities:
- Independently negotiate and contract, on local or regional level, the best pricing & terms for various Technology related contracts in order to maximize results - impacting top and bottom line growth - according to our internal strategic directions
- Drive the commercial process and select the best suitable suppliers
- Ensure compliance and standards are adhered to
- Provide support on managing and optimizing the supplier database
- Identify, build, foster and grow positive relationships with our key stakeholders
- Coordinate procurement activities, including but not limited to creating added value (cost avoidance, P&L savings etc.), coordinating contract approvals and engaging with other categories
- Support the team to execute global sourcing processes
- Support supplier relationship management and supplier performance evaluation activities
- Support sustainability and vendor diversity initiatives
Your Skills:
- Bachelor degree in a business-related field
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience
- Experience in leading complex negotiations with enterprise Technology suppliers, such as Google, Salesforce, Dell, HP, Microsoft, etc.
- Experience in multiple Technology subcategories, such as SaaS, Public Cloud, Data Center Hardware, End-user Hardware
- Learner-mindset and curiosity
- Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology, category management, procure-to-pay
- Excellent analytical ability, attention to detail, and flexibility to work independently and in team
- Excellent knowledge of contract law
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations
- Demonstrated change management and project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop small teams and build credibility with business partners
#ThinkInclusion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Booking.com
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just create a unique workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the interview process. Please contact us to request adjustments.
Read all about IDBW and the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Booking.com here
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- Explore the Development Toolkit
- If applicable: Specific training or mentorship programs that are available in the craft or BU
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