Strategic Sourcing Vice President - Technology Category at BlackRock

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • 6 to 10+ years of strategic sourcing experience at a consulting, technology, or financial services firm, with a proven track record of success in a technology-related strategic sourcing advisory role, preferably managing professional services firms in the IT professional services area such as TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Mphasis, ITC Infotech, HCL, Cap Gemini, ATOS, Ernst & Young, Stefanini, Softtek
  • A passion for the technology sector, including a comprehensive understanding of IT market drivers, trends, and dynamics
  • Seasoned professional in procurement with a focus on strategic sourcing to support the overall Technology Category at a global level
  • Skills honed to excellence in end-to-end management of strategic sourcing activities, from understanding stakeholder needs and available suppliers, to supplier assessment & due diligence, to negotiating, redlining, and executing supplier agreements in a timely fashion
  • Ability to coach and mentor junior staff at the Associate and Analyst levels by imparting best practices and past experiences

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to all levels of management on all matters related to sourcing and procurement, offering insights and recommendations to optimize processes and achieve business objectives
  • Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies through competitive bidding, proofs-of-concept, demand management, supplier consolidation, and process reengineering efforts that align with the company's overall business goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and social responsibility
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating and drafting favorable terms into contracts, ensuring the highest standards of quality and service
  • Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the supply chain, and prepare PowerPoint decks to support informed sourcing decision-making
  • Implement cost-saving initiatives and strategies to reduce overall expenses without compromising on quality or performance
  • Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation plans to ensure business continuity and minimize disruptions
  • Recruit, coach, mentor, and indirectly manage junior staff
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Business Function Leads, Category Leads, Third Party Risk, and Legal teams around the world in the negotiation of Master Services Agreements, Master Hosted Services Agreements, and Statements of Work
  • Ensure all sourcing and procurement activities comply with corporate policies, ethical standards, and legal requirements

Skills

Strategic Sourcing
Procurement
Supplier Management
Contract Negotiation
Due Diligence
Negotiation
Performance Management
Sourcing Strategy
Supplier Evaluation

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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