Senior Global Procurement Manager – Solution & Services

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:
- Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies that support Lenovo's Solutions & Services portfolio, enabling business growth and competitive customer offerings worldwide.
- Lead end-to-end solution procurement activities, including market analysis, supplier selection, RFx processes, contract negotiations, onboarding, performance management, and supplier governance.
- Partner with global business, sales, delivery, legal, finance, and technology teams to support complex customer opportunities and deliver commercially competitive, scalable solutions.
- Build and manage a strategic global supplier ecosystem, driving innovation, capability development, resilience, supplier performance, and long-term partnerships.
- Deliver measurable procurement value through cost savings, cost avoidance, commercial optimization, operational excellence, and continuous supplier improvement initiatives.
- Negotiate complex commercial and contractual agreements across software, SaaS, cloud, managed services, OEM/ODM, consulting, licensing, intellectual property, pricing models, service commitments, and risk management.
- Support a wide range of commercial engagement models, including Buy-and-Resell, Back-to-Back Procurement, Managed Services, Subscription, Consumption-Based, Outcome-Based, Custom Development, and Strategic Alliance partnerships.
- Drive procurement transformation and compliance, leveraging AI-enabled sourcing and analytics while ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, security, privacy, ESG, Responsible AI, trade compliance, and third-party risk requirements.

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:
- Opportunities for career development & growth
- Performance based rewards
- Hybrid working model (homeoffice/office)
- Up to 3 paid Personal Days annually
- Additional vacation days
- 100% sick leave compensation up to 2 months per year
- A broad selection of soft / hard skills trainings and individual mentoring
- Employer contribution to the Third Pillar Pension System
- Life & life events insurance, fully covered by company 

Požiadavky na zamestnanca:
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supplier management, preferably within technology, software, cloud, or solutions-based businesses.
- Strong track record of leading complex commercial negotiations and contract management, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud, managed services, OEM/ODM, and professional services agreements.
- Experience managing global supplier ecosystems and building strategic partnerships across multiple geographies and stakeholder groups.
- Knowledge of Hybrid Cloud, AI & Intelligent Services, Digital Workplace, Managed Services, As-a-Service business models, or enterprise technology solutions is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support complex customer opportunities and drive commercial outcomes.
- Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data, automation, AI tools, and procurement technologies to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced global environment while ensuring compliance, risk management, and governance requirements.