Senior Category Analyst (Technology: IT Hardware, Software and Telco)

Job Description

India Corporate services, infrastructure and facilities, Management and Business Support, Outsourcing / Offshoring, Process, project and program management Group Functions Job Reference # 261496BR City Mumbai, Pune Job Type Full Time Your role Are you passionate about Procurement / Category Management and applying your expertise to identify and support the execution of initiatives that put value-creation at the heart of our global and growing Technology category that covers several hundred million dollars of critical contracts and spend across all areas of UBS We are looking for someone like this to be our Sr. Category Analyst supporting our Technology Category Management (IT Hardware & Telco/Software) team by proactively influencing areas such as value, performance, risk, compliance and cost. We are looking for someone who will: – Complete data reporting and analysis of IT Hardware & Telco & Software Category Spend / Contracts/ Sourcing projects in conjunction with respective product owners and Subject Matter Experts. – Support developing the Technology category by researching market trends, e.g. vendors, new technology, capability, etc – Propose & implement strategies towards tech rationalization, consolidation across the vendor and technology landscape. – Help in tracking savings and reporting for all key deals and category initiatives. – Supporting senior management in preparing presentations, business proposals as per business requirement – Analyse Technology spend (including requesting benchmarks) to simplify and save on license spend, maintenance spend and perform top tier, mid-tier and tail spend vendor analysis. – Independently provide day to day support to UBS stakeholders, category management with financial and commercial analysis, which helps management to take appropriate decisions. – Collaboratively work with stakeholders to support the execution of Category initiatives. – Support Chain IQ (UBS external Sourcing Partner) in creating sourcing strategies with a flawless grasp of cost structures and savings levers to run RFI/RFPs. – Support Tail End spend management program and catalogue management. – Occasionally communicate with vendors based on the need. We are ideally looking for a candidate that can work EMEA hours (IST Time Zone 12PM to 9 PM) with the option to work remotely a few days a week. Your team You will report to of the Technology Category Manager, part of the Supply Chain organization, an established function in Group Corporate Services (GCS). Supply Chain was created to enhance value identification and delivery within GCS, supporting UBS with its third party vendor management as well as with its Real Estate and Outsourcing footprint.Supply Chain provides four services: Category & Supplier Management, Regional Procurement, Vendor Risk Management and MDS Governance; and includes a Commercial Support and Transformation team. Your expertise You have: – ideally you have 5 years relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, Technology Category/Sourcing Management or relevant Technology market experience, – an understanding on IT budgets, forecast and reporting would be desired – excellent presentation and analytical skills – strong in PowerPoint and Excel – experience in contract reviews, contract bill rate analysis, PO budget analysis, invoice spend reviews – strong attention to detail with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions – ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels in the organization – project management skills and proven track record of successfully completing tasks/projects to agreed deadlines – a self-starter who is comfortable working in a team environment but can also take the lead when necessary – are assertive and able to support your recommendations based on both experience and facts – A bachelor’s degree or higher education is desired About us UBS is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.With more than 70,000 employees, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us How we hire This role requires an assessment on application. Learn more about how we hire: www.ubs.com/global/en/careers/experienced-professionals.html Join us At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that its our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact Disclaimer / Policy Statements UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.