Global Commodity Manager - IT & Technology (24924)

Map the suppliers to the appropriate relationship model. Propose a structured governance approach by supplier.

Lead the execution of the governance with the internal stakeholders.

Develop supplier knowledge and intimacy. Document supplier's organization and identify decision makers, influencers.

Risk Analysis and Risk Mitigation including supply risk. Continuity plan.

Extend the collaboration beyond traditional boundaries: Innovation (cross technology adoption), joint commercial approach toward customers, standardization bodies and other third parties.

Execute periodic Vendor Management engagements

Category portfolio negotiation: Cadenced, exhaustive negotiations of the portfolio leveraging Technicolor WW business in the category.

Leverage appropriate tools e.g. e-Sourcing RFQs, e-Auctions, Total Cost of Ownership, etc.

Create if possible a "Should-Cost" model applicable to the category to challenge supplier pricing based on cost breakdown and/or market price datapoints.

Leverage above two processes to negotiate supplier contracts such as Supply & Purchase Agreement, Quality Contract, Rebate Agreements. Shape/redline all contractual clauses with Legal Counsel to achieve the best possible performance and minimize Technicolor's risk.

Negotiate all terms influencing TCO including payment terms, incoterms, flexibility, development funds, exclusivity, etc...

Build complex negotiations strategies and models to be shared with BUSPOC and Stakeholder leads

Soft and leadership skills

1- Leadership competencies

Ability to drive

Ability to close

Ability to communicate in a synthetic manner

Curiosity & disruptive approach

Think out of the box

Challenge the status quo

2- Functional competencies

Negotiation

In-depth understanding of TCH HW and SW development processes

3- Technical competencies

Technical knowledge of the category, its production process, its ecosystem, etc.: Hardware, software, security, telecomcontent protection, cloud, WAN infrastructure, etc.

Contract negotiation and contract key clauses: IP protection, indemnification