Data Acquisition Manager

Key focus points for this role are : Work with the Head of Data Acquisition and Community Engagement in Oceania to Leads negotiations and data acquisition engagements of mid to high complexity including related internal process / product activities in cooperation with key stakeholders; e.g. product marketing / management, legal, contracting, purchasing, supplier management and quality assurance / source evaluation processes Applies strategic B2B engagement practices and manages negotiations to ensure full benefits are realized and sustained Continuously manages priorities effectively, focusing on efficient work results (business value) Ensures commitments are met by monitoring, assessing, and resolving variances in budget, timing or quality Monitors and keeps up to date with related Location-based Data supplier-specific business activities as well as the extended category industry by building and maintaining thorough understanding of the overall market / landscape (e.g. by conducting ongoing research to understand the availability and effort / cost / engagement models to acquire) Presents / updates all pertinent supplier and / or industry issues (e.g. shifts in negotiating power of suppliers, relevant governmental initiatives) to stakeholders and immediate management and proposes alternative scenarios as they apply to existing strategies Meets regularly with stakeholders to present current and planned engagement strategies to maintain alignment with the business objectives Creates, renegotiates, renews, and discontinues agreements in cooperation with internal stakeholders as appropriate Proactively monitors business partners / suppliers’ competencies and competitive positioning (benchmarking) Estimates risks and applies risk minimizing techniques Reviews and recommends best in class suppliers for bid processes under supervision of the Sub-Regional Head of Data Acquisition & Community and with support of Product Management Develops negotiation strategies that deliver to business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with business partners / suppliers Ensures effective communication materials and channels are in place to maximize the delivery and implementation of any business engagement activities in cooperation with Product Marketing / Management and across sub-regions Transfers expertise and shares best practices (including communication materials) across the teams globally to help build and / or expand our knowledge base and expertise Qualifications : 8+ years proven relevant working experience (business development, data sourcing, geospatial products, IT) BSc + additional relevant certifications in Business Administration, Economics or Supply Chain Management Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills Convincing and persuasive door opener attitude Experience with B2B relationship management and ability to build, sustain and leverage effective networking relationships Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement Knowledge and / or understanding of Maps and Location-Based services Self-starter with ability to operate independently in support of the larger team's goals Proficient organization, planning and project management skills Experience with being part of a virtual working team is a plus Good analytical abilities and financial skills to assess the performance of business partners / suppliers against criteria such as quality, cost, reliability, ability to innovate and financial stability Results-oriented and comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data Solid judgement with ability to make good decisions A Business-oriented, curious, and creative person who can think outside the box to constantly improve on the strategy and operation with a Go-Getter attitude. If you are the right person, you’ll be thrilled with the opportunities this role and the company has to offer #J-18808-Ljbffr