Senior Sourcing Professional

Lenovo
United States, North Carolina, Morrisville
Dec 17, 2024
General Information Req # WD00076243 Career area: Supply Chain Country/Region: United States of America State: North Carolina City: Morrisville Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Working time: Full-time Additional Locations: * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville Why Work at Lenovo We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers. Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. Description and Requirements We are hiring an experienced senior professional to join a dynamic team within Lenovo's Global Procurement organization which is part of Lenovo's Global Supply Chain. This team provides support to internal stakeholders and business owners for their software requirements for Lenovo's PC and Smart Device division. The team collectively manages over $3B in software spend on an annual basis and has an active portfolio of over 50 suppliers including industry leaders such as Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Dolby, McAfee, and Absolute. The team is evenly divided geographically between the USA and China, and the team works with stakeholders in all Geographies around the world. This role is for a Global Commodity Manager position focusing on new software AI technologies and other emerging software technologies. Responsibilities: Support high-volume supplier management and cross-functional communication. Support Business Units and Segments with industry-aligned strategies. Ensure ongoing supply and cost support. Collaborate with suppliers, Alliances, Geography teams, Finance, and Cost teams for continuous improvements. Analyze complex scenarios and anticipate industry trends (including digital transformation or AI models). Implement process improvements in Procurement operations. Utilize planning and cost systems to achieve financial targets. Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or discrepancies promptly. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as relevant regulations and standards Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field 7+ years of relevant professional experience in Procurement, Software, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: General understanding of Software development Preferred location is Raleigh-Durham area Experience working with Contracts and/or Procurement Experience with emerging AI technologies, concepts, and business models. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class. Additional Locations: * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville * United States of America * United States of America - North Carolina * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville