IT Contract & Partner Relationship Manager

IT Contract & Relations Manager

Do you have in-depth commercial and contractual knowledge of IT agreements? Do you have experience in 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 an in-depth understanding of technical, functional, and commercial aspects of IT contracts. It is expected that you have a minimum of 3-5 years of working experience from a similar role, either with a large enterprise or as an advisor.

Other desirable qualifications include:                          

• Experience in driving complex contracts and contract negotiations, and resolve any impediments with external IT global vendors
• Experience with SAP-related service and/or license 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 the big picture
• Results orientation and commitment to quality
• Ability to organise and prioritise between multiple tasks
• Embracing and driving change
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with your individual responsibilities
• Fluency 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.

You will benefit from a comprehensive onboarding program, ongoing training opportunities, and access to mentorship from experienced colleagues, ensuring you are fully supported as you grow and succeed in your role.

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!

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 drinks and coffee 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
• 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 the 17th of October.

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.