Global Category Manager - D&T and Professional Services

Function/ Region: Global Category Manager   

(Sub)department: Heineken Global Procurement  

Job purpose: Support / lead on D&T and Business Consulting projects – with focus in 2025 on Global and EU region projects  

Reports to: Global Category Lead D&T and PS  

Direct Reports: N/A  

Closing date: 21st of January (Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don't delay) 

What you will do:  

You will be responsible with leading and supporting on key D&T / Business Consulting strategic deals (top RFI/RFP’s) demonstrating the following: Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation and Contracting for strategic Digital & Technology and PS contracts  

Key responsibilities  

Responsible to work with D&T Functions / Regions and HO Business Consulting users to deliver their RFP & sourcing activities – providing support from start of demand through to completion of contracting  

Support demand challenge and OpCo projects in Business Consulting space (Regional Programme & HO Decision Paper)  

Leading business colleagues on securing optimum results through leading or supporting global tenders, negotiation, supplier selection and contracting process in cooperation with the business  

Attend / lead monthly D&T meetings (Functions and / or Regions) to connect to raise any concerns and/or gather internal feedback  

Support Governance (Business and Performance Review) and Contract renewal cycle for main D&T / BS partners  

With other Category Managers, update and manage Guardrails and Guides for our stakeholders  

Who you are: 

Education:  Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IT or equivalent. Purchasing and/or Business qualification desirable (CIPS/MBA)  

Work experience:  5/7+ years in Procurement, Vendor Management, IT. Ability to understand complex D&T transformation projects  

Other fields of expertise: experience in the IT and/or Professional Services categories  

Functional skills:  Analytical, strong business acumen, interpersonal skills, negotiations  

Languages: English  

Extras:  

Key Leadership expectations: shape, connect, develop, deliver and/or role model HEINEKEN behaviors  

Communication skills: Manages relationships with stakeholders (with conflicting interests) and suppliers on strategic,  tactical level. 

Communicates through understanding, influencing and/or serving others and requires more than facts to win arguments and influence others. 

Weekly updates to Global Cat’ Manager/Lead  

Other skills: building collaborative relationships , change management, influencing skills, managing without control. 

What's in it for you? Let's uncork! 

An extensive and rewarding pension-plan; 

A flexible budget including holiday allowance; 

Remuneration for travel expenses; 

Flexible working hours and the flexibility for working from home; 

Lots of fun activities! 

Let’s meet!

Are you excited? Applying is simple:send us your updated CV that demonstrates why you’re a perfect match for this role. Want to really stand out? Include a cover letter to set yourself apart. We look forward to receiving your application. 

The application deadline for this position is 21st of February 2025. After the deadline, we will review applications and we will try to inform you within 5 business days. Cheers!