Indirect Category Manager

Description

• Deep working and demonstrable knowledge of the IT category

• Detailed experience and knowledge of the strategic sourcing process lifecycle

• Develop, coordinate, and implement category procurement sourcing plans that provide maximum value to the business while effectively managing organizational spend

• Engage internal stakeholders in order to understand business objectives and desired market related outcomes (10k+ total internal employees, in over 300 global locations)

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, leadership, and Executives, and influence decisions to align with good procurement practices

• Lead procurement projects including negotiation of contracts & commercial terms consistent with maximizing business value for the company as a whole

• Measure and report value delivered

• Perform in-depth analysis of supply markets and sources from globally capable and competitive suppliers

• Expert level in conducting strategic supplier sourcing activities including RFx, negotiations, contracting, price analyses, and program management to support new strategies

• Oversee complex procurement projects across a variety of geographies and functions

• Research industry benchmarks (pricing, quality, product changes, service levels, trends)

• Involved in wide ranging planning cycles from short term to multi-year sourcing activities

• Build TCO cost modeling and baseline documentation

• Develop and negotiate vendor SLAs, KPIs and performance metrics

• Ensure that adequate price competition exists, and favorable supply arrangements are met

• Manage customer's expectations through timely feedback and proactive communication

• Recommend and implement cost saving and cost avoidance measures

• Review contract compliance, identify problem situations and recommend corrective measures

• Identify risk situations and coordinate solutions with management.

• Develop relationships with other business units and understand their business plans

• Maintain vendors and contract files in our internal vendor database

• Responsible for using independent judgment and making decisions that require a great degree of creative, analytical, and problem-solving ability

• Develop and maintain metrics of vendor performance for use in placement of repeat or new business

• Negotiate and support SLA agreements with new and existing vendors to ensure expected performance levels are maintained

Skills

Procurement, Category management, Purchasing, Strategic sourcing, Vendor management, Sap, Ariba, Negotiation, Analytic, Purchase order

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Must have BS in supply chain/purchasing, BA in business-related field, or equivalent substantive experience

4+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing organization

Extensive complex contract procurement experience.

Working with and/or managing cross functional teams

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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