Manager IT Sourcing and Vendors

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Company description: . Job description: Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. Manager IT Sourcing and Vendors Volvo Financial Services is seeking a Manager IT Sourcing and Vendors for the Global Information Security, Runtime, and Vendor Management team. Within Digital & IT, the Vendor Management Function is responsible for shaping and managing vendor agreements, relationships, and sourcing activities. This includes ensuring that our external partnerships are not only governed efficiently but are also continuously developed in line with VFS business and technology strategy. The function brings together governance, sourcing, contract management, and vendor management capabilities to establish a resilient, transparent, and value-driven vendor ecosystem across VFS. To maintain this capability across all Digital & IT domains, we are looking for a proactive and experienced professional to join our team in the following role: Act as the central point of coordination between the business, D&IT, Volvo Group Procurement, Legal & Compliance, and external suppliers throughout the sourcing and contract lifecycle. Serve as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders on sourcing, contract, and operational matters. Drive and execute day-to-day sourcing and contract management activities, including manual and administrative tasks required to move processes forward effectively. Lead and support end-to-end sourcing processes, including:o Planning and execution of RFIs and RFPso Supporting stakeholders in defining requirementso Preparing, coordinating, and quality-assuring sourcing documentation Play a central role in preparing, coordinating, and supporting contract negotiations with IT vendors, in close collaboration with D&IT stakeholders, Procurement, and Legal. Manage and follow-up on contract renewals to ensure timely completion and full alignment with internal stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication and stakeholder alignment across sourcing, contracting, and supplier-related activities, both internally and externally. Ensure sourcing and contract management activities are carried out in compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. Your future team You will report directly to the Director, Information Security, Runtime, and Vendor Management within VFS D&IT. Digital and IT is the engine of the VFS business, and we continue our strategic journey to further improve performance and deliver the best customer experience in the industry. In this exciting environment, we are focused on Digital Innovation to meet the demands of our customers in an increasingly digitalized world. In many of our markets, VFS has won the Great Place to Work award, where Great Work is done. By interacting with each other as an on-site business, we build relationships, which allow us to work together more efficiently and form stronger bonds with our colleagues and customers. The preferred location is Gothenburg, Sweden, where we are establishing our new Global Hub. Who are you? Qualifications likely required to be successful in this role include: - University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, IT, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.- Proven experience in IT Vendor Management, IT Sourcing, Procurement, Contract Management, or a similar role in an IT or digital environment.- Hands-on and execution-oriented, with the ability to manage operational, administrative, and coordination tasks in a structured and disciplined way.- Comfortable working in an environment where many activities still require manual follow-up, coordination, and close stakeholder interaction.- Sufficient professional maturity and confidence to act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders.- Able to support and coordinate contract negotiation processes with suppliers in a professional and well-prepared manner.- Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong follow-up skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.- Hands-on experience in managing or supporting RFI/RFP processes, ideally in an IT or digital environment.- A procurement certification is considered an advantage. Ready for the next move? Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, we believe it is the right mindset that will make a difference at VFS. If you, besides your genuine interest in working with people in Transforming Together, also have a positive, service-oriented, and collaborative mindset, and take a proactive approach to handling all responsibilities, idea generation, and recommendations for productivity and efficiency, then we would welc

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