Role Overview: Our mission at SAP is to define, implement, and evolve IT Service Supplier models that support the rapid growth in Enterprise Cloud Services. As a key contributor in the supplier governance team, you will play a crucial role in securing high-quality services at the best value in alignment with strategic direction and procurement policies and procedures. You will work within a team of supplier governance experts to bring data-driven decision-making to the next level. Key Responsibilities: - Vendor Selection and Evaluation: - Participate in vendor selection processes, issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and evaluate proposals. - Contract Negotiation and Management: - Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts, including pricing and SLAs, monitor contract performance, and ensure adherence to terms. - Relationship Management: - Serve as the primary point of contact, conduct regular alignment meetings with vendors to review performance, discuss improvements, and address concerns. - Performance Monitoring and Improvement: - Monitor vendor performance against KPIs, identify areas for improvement to streamline processes, and achieve cost savings. - Risk Management: - Identify and highlight risks associated with vendor relationships, such as quality issues or contractual non-compliance. Qualifications Required: - 8+ years of proven experience in vendor management or IT procurement, preferably in the IT managed services industry. - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Strong negotiation skills and contract management expertise. - Analytical mindset to assess supplier performance, trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities. - Familiarity with procurement software and tools (e.g., Ariba, Fieldglass procurement platforms) is desirable. - Familiarity with IT Services Business Requirements, ITIL knowledge is desirable. About the Company: SAP is a global organization that helps over 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. With a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development, SAP is a purpose-driven and future-focused cloud company with over 200 million users and more than 100,000 employees worldwide. The company values inclusion, health, and well-being, and offers flexible working models to ensure that everyone feels included and can perform at their best. Note: The additional details of the company were not explicitly mentioned in the provided job description. Role Overview: Our mission at SAP is to define, implement, and evolve IT Service Supplier models that support the rapid growth in Enterprise Cloud Services. As a key contributor in the supplier governance team, you will play a crucial role in securing high-quality services at the best value in alignment with strategic direction and procurement policies and procedures. You will work within a team of supplier governance experts to bring data-driven decision-making to the next level. Key Responsibilities: - Vendor Selection and Evaluation: - Participate in vendor selection processes, issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and evaluate proposals. - Contract Negotiation and Management: - Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts, including pricing and SLAs, monitor contract performance, and ensure adherence to terms. - Relationship Management: - Serve as the primary point of contact, conduct regular alignment meetings with vendors to review performance, discuss improvements, and address concerns. - Performance Monitoring and Improvement: - Monitor vendor performance against KPIs, identify areas for improvement to streamline processes, and achieve cost savings. - Risk Management: - Identify and highlight risks associated with vendor relationships, such as quality issues or contractual non-compliance. Qualifications Required: - 8+ years of proven experience in vendor management or IT procurement, preferably in the IT managed services industry. - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Strong negotiation skills and contract management expertise. - Analytical mindset to assess supplier performance, trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities. - Familiarity with procurement software and tools (e.g., Ariba, Fieldglass procurement platforms) is desirable. - Familiarity with IT Services Business Requirements, ITIL knowledge is desirable. About the Company: SAP is a global organization that helps over 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. With a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development, SAP is a