Service Supply Specialist

Your challenge

As a member of our technology infrastructure and workplace team, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance of suppliers involved in our technology platform. This involves managing the supply management process for technology engagements and directly managing a set of sourced services, such as cloud and hosting services.

Your role also includes supporting our software and data engineers to optimize application journeys and co-create opportunities for future development.

We expect you to:

• Develop a service supply governance managing the performance of infrastructure, cloud, and workplace providers to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are achieved or exceeded
• Collaborate with our technology and business colleagues on a daily basis, including the XSU leads and the Leadership Team to support the development of the IT sourcing strategy
• Analyze user requirements, write RFPs, and support procurement for new technology solutions and support in contract negotiations
• Maintain an overview of all providers working with our company, including their performance metrics and develop a strategic relationship with the key IT suppliers and periodically review the suppliers in order to optimize the partnership
• Keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology to impact the business

Your profile

You're an experienced, hands-on & pragmatic infrastructure and workplace engineer with 5 (or more) years of experience as an engineer in infrastructure and workplace environments. Additionally, you have a bachelor's degree in computer science (or equivalent experience) and you have a strong track record of supplier management regarding technology sourcing.

• A strong focus on DevOps and thrive in autonomous agile/scrum environments
• Expertise in cloud environments such as Google and Microsoft, as well as modern programming and scripting languages like Java, Python, and Perl
• Experienced in infrastructure and software automation and monitoring technologies like Docker and Vagrant
• Skilled in (contract) negotiations, supply monitoring, and cost management
• Insights into the business context and being able to define value-added work
• A solutions-oriented mindset, inspiring colleagues to embrace the benefits of technology
• Fluent in English, knowledge of Dutch, French and/or German is a strong advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills – in addition to working collaboratively with internal and external teams and/or stakeholders
• The ability to prioritize a demanding workload, to make crucial decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines
• The ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as to think strategically and laterally

Our offer

At TriFinance, we're committed to helping you reach your full potential through our Total Reward Approach. With inspiring projects, exciting challenges, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, you'll feel motivated every day. Our open culture encourages knowledge sharing and collaboration, so you'll have the support you need to succeed. Plus, with a versatile salary package including a competitive salary, company car with fuel card, smartphone with subscription, expense allowance, meal and eco vouchers, and group and hospitalization insurance, you can focus on what matters most – your career and personal well-being. With 32 vacation days and a flexible work schedule, you'll have the balance you need to achieve your goals.

About TriFinance

TriFinance is an international networking organization and a unique service provider with a focus on Finance & Advisory. We provide pragmatic advisory and operational support through project sourcing, while also offering services in recruitment and selection. In 2022 we broadened our service portfolio with, next to TriFinance, the introduction of the brands TriHD and TriTechnology.

Since our start in 2002, we have focused on employees first. We set ourselves apart from other consultancy firms through this approach. By focusing primarily on personal and professional growth, we can ensure that the best possible quality in Do-How service is delivered to our clients. Apply now and join our TriFamily with +900 members!