IT Sourcing and Vendor Management Manager (Multi-Location)

Billerud
United States, Ohio, Miamisburg
Mar 11, 2025
IT Sourcing and Vendor Management Manager (Multi-Location) Job description Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Billerud's mission to lead the way when it comes to challenging conventional packaging and business? Our decisions are guided by the promise of creating a better tomorrow. Building a future where lighter, stronger, more durable and sustainable packaging is the natural choice not only requires experience and expertise, but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented staff and our customers. Key Accountabilities Lead, coach and mentor a team of professionals to ensure high performance and productivity. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align team efforts with IT requirements. Coordinate and delegate tasks to team members based on their strengths and situation. Develop and drive change towards best practice for both team activities and stakeholders. Take commercially responsibility for one or more defined IT sub-categories. Conduct analysis of spend, market, supplier, and risk. Define goals, plan, prioritize, and lead category work. Establish and use IT sourcing frameworks, IT procurement processes and delivery models that balance cost, risk and agility. Prepare and conduct negotiations and establish framework agreements. Identify cost optimization opportunities across the Billerud group and present a concise plan to stakeholders. Handle contract renewals and administration efficiently. Monitor key contract terms, deliverables and performance for key contracts and selected suppliers. Establish policies and processes for vendor interaction. Lead supplier governance forums on strategic and tactical levels. Manage and resolve complex supplier related complaints and escalations. Qualifications Required Experience and Education: Experience: Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or Economics Master level degree in IT, Engineering or Economics - preferred. 5+ years of experience with IT procurement or related commercial aspects of IT A demonstrated ability to lead cross functional activities Extensive experience in negotiation Good knowledge of contract law and specifically IT contracts Proficiency in English, both spoken and written Personal qualities Required skills: Minimum Required Skills: Proven leadership skills in a (remote) team environment. Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) with business executives, senior business leaders, external customers, suppliers, IT leadership, and technical professionals; ability. to articulate both business and technology requirements and opportunities. Ability to drive results across multiple, concurrent projects. Well-developed planning and prioritization skills. Effectively interact and communicate with all levels of Billerud and supplier organizations. Travel Travel to Billerud locations required: <15% Application information Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Why us? Be part of a dynamic team within Billerud An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future Development and career opportunities Performance-based bonus and a number of different benefits according to company policy, Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard Our recruitment process may include interviews, recruitment test, reference checks, and alcohol & drug testing. Click here to apply for the job! Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work? At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important toolsto help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow. Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we've grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round. We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 41.2 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say. Join us in redefining sustainable packaging and drive meaningful change for a better tomorrow.