Job Description

Company Description

Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. At lifexe2x80x99s big moments xe2x80x93 from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers xe2x80x93 we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity.

We gather, analyze and process data in ways others canxe2x80x99t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, wexe2x80x99ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish xe2x80x93 and wexe2x80x99re not done.

Our 22 000 people in 32 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. Wexe2x80x99re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.



This role opens you to a category that is constantly evolving, requires the successful applicant to work with many areas of the business areas to develop and deliver procurement strategies acquiring new data sources as well as developing and expanding existing sources.

The role requires you to approach things differently and be creative both commercially and technically whilst still demonstrating the best practice of a procurement professional.

What youxe2x80x99ll be doing?

• Working with the in country and regional Business Units to develop procurement strategies to help meet both local and regional strategic goals
• Researching category and market information to become a trusted advisor to the region with regards to Data acquisition.
• Contribute and provide regional updates into the Global Data category strategy.
• Planning and negotiating new and renewing data acquisitions to ensure value for money but also mitigating risk always balanced with meeting the business needs.
• Undertaking RFx , e-auctions as appropriate.
• Participating in global activities to share learning and leverage knowledge from other Experian data buyers across the world.
• Partner with Supplier Management to drive value for business units
• Work with project management function in conjunction with the BU as required to ensure that project deadlines are met.
• Work with BU's to ensure that they are appraised of risks and balance with speed of execution.

Qualifications

What youxe2x80x99ll bring?

• Experience in engaging in detailed, and sometimes high-level, complex negotiations with vendors, with the ability to challenge, influence ideas and consult
• Ability to communicate effectively and proactively to influence internal clients / stakeholders both at a country and regional level.
• Challenge traditional commercial models to enable the country and or region to be innovative in how it uses and benefits from the data
• Strong analytical and research capabilities particularly when reviewing bids, markets and spend, and confident to challenge where necessary
• Experience of SAP Ariba preferred
• Whilst not mandatory would suit someone with IT buying experience
• Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders at all levels to influence and challenge them
• A knowledge of contracting law including data protection is desired.
• Fluent English
• German language will be an advantage

Additional Information

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