IT Contract & Partner Relationship Manager

IT Contract & Partner Relationship Manager

Are you passionate and do you have in-depth commercial and contractual knowledge of IT agreements? Do you have experience of driving and managing relationships, contracts, governance and negotiations with external IT Vendors? Does it motivate you to get the best out of agreements and relationships with IT Vendors?

If so, and if you are ready to contribute to Carlsberg Accelerate Sail Strategy and ensure the management of IT Strategic Vendors, then we are looking to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

The role involves a focus on commercial and contractual considerations as well as legal, technical and business challenges.

It is also expected that the role will provide sourcing activities and renegotiations of agreements as well as influence and improve the strategy regarding vendors.

The responsibility includes managing strategic vendors and contracts to ensure delivery on time and within the agreed cost.

Further responsibilities:

Management of Carlsberg’s global IT agreements, including setting up and running governance activities

Do negotiations and renegotiations

Run sourcing activities including RFx processes

Cost control and cost management

Dispute handling and resolutions

Life cycle management of contracts, incl. extensions, renegotiations, handling change requests and keeping agreements current with market conditions

What we’re looking for

The role requires you to have in debt understanding of technical, functional and commercial aspects in IT contracts. It is expected that you have a minimum of 3-5 years working experience from a similar role either with a large enterprise or as an advisor.

Other desirable qualifications include:

Experience to drive complex contract and contract negotiations and resolve any impediments with external IT vendors

Experience with SAP related service and/or licensee contracts

Ability to engage with stakeholders as well as vendors in a collaborative manner – but still able to take and lead the tough conversations/disputes

Flexible attitude, proactive mindset

High natural drive, commitment and personal ownership

Ability to focus on both details and big picture

Results oriented and committed to quality

Organised, incl. ability to organise and prioritise between multiple tasks

Embraces and drives change

Advanced communication and presentation skills

Ability to work in a team oriented environment with your individual responsibilities

Fluent in speaking, reading and writing English

What you can expect

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company. We believe that each employee drives their own seat in designing their career path and we fully support them endeavouring to create as many development opportunities as possible through internal promotions, Short / Long Time Assignments (STA/LTA), and horizontal moves within different markets.

All of this is taking place in culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

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If you join our team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

Flexible, hybrid work model

Annual bonus based on company and individual performance

Unlimited soft and coffee drinks in the office

Monthly beer and soft drink allowance

Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen

Opportunities to have fun together during regular Friday bars with alcohol and alcohol-free drinks.

Being part of a company with an enormous heritage and a strong connection with Denmark’s Capital City

At Carlsberg, we pride ourselves on being Purpose-led and Performance focused in everything we do. Our diverse perspectives, unique abilities, and experiences don’t just shape our Performance, they make us who we are across the Group.

With so many iconic brands, we know our differences are what make us stand out. And while we are different, we are unified by our shared Purpose: Carlsberg should be a force for good, dedicated to brewing for a better today and tomorrow.

Interested?

Apply through the link. Please notice that this is the only way we accept applications.

The deadline for applying is 16th of May. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.