IT Sourcing Manager

Job description

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join us as our new IT Sourcing manager!: IT Procurement, aligned with Valmet's IT strategy and IT transformation requirements, ensures that our supplier and services portfolio, along with technology procurement, supports cost efficiency, transparency, faster value delivery, and digital value creation. Key activities are Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor management, working in close operation with IT organization and other stakeholders as well as with present and future vendors. Your responsibilities IT Sourcing and IT Procurement - Develop and execute IT sourcing strategies aligned with IT Transformation requirements - Identify and realize cost‑saving opportunities across IT domains and services - Lead competitive bidding processes and vendor evaluations - Negotiate contracts, renewals, and any other IT related agreements - Collaborate and co-create with relevant internal and external stakeholders - Keep updated on technology, market trends, emerging vendors, new commercial models, and disruptions - Oversee contract lifecycle from negotiation through renewal or termination - Vendor performance management - Manage and develop relationsh...