Sr Category Management

The Senior Technology Category Manager position is a key member of the Procurement team responsible for planning, development, execution and management of defined Technology or Labor Categories.

• Define Category Strategies and responsible to support Technology or Labor Categories not limited to Includes sourcing plans/activities required to support multiple markets: Datacenter management, IT Hardware and Software procurement, End User Computing, Cloud Computing, SaaS, PaaS, Network/Telecom, Staff Aug, Contingent Workforce, implementation services and 3rd party support.
• Performs spend analysis for various categories and identifies sourcing opportunities. Develops and executes category plans (global as well as country specific) using strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Manages key supplier relationships and activities in assigned spend categories. Includes Supplier Performance Management activities (QBR’s, SLA review, Contract management) and Supplier Risk Assessment.
• Education-
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or related discipline is required.
• Masters degree in Business, Supply Chain management or related discipline preferred.
  
  

• Experience / specific knowledge-
• 5 + years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, contract management, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated category expertise in two or more different IT areas.
• Ability to take large amounts of data from multiple sources and perform analysis in Excel or Access.
• Ability to review, interpret, write, edit and finalize contracts, with strong knowledge of procurement contract constructs and clauses.
• Experience with commercial transactions and negotiation.
• Ability to influence business decisions and procedures.