Senior Global Category Manager

1 maand geleden

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Booking Voltijd
Job Title: Senior Global Category Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Global Category Manager to lead our Technology sourcing efforts and drive category strategies across sub-categories. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement category strategies to deliver P&L savings and overall procurement value to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team to develop and implement procurement category strategies across Technology sub-categories to deliver P&L savings and overall procurement value to the business.
  • Drive major savings initiatives through sourcing, demand management, and process optimization.
  • Conduct detailed spend analysis and benchmarking, evaluate market and competitive conditions, and use as a basis to create data-driven category strategies and sourcing activities.
  • Cultivate close relationships with senior leaders and business partners globally to support their objectives and the company growth agenda.
  • Actively participate in the implementation of procurement best-in-market processes and tools.
  • Design and maintain category and supplier-level reporting to senior executives and internal stakeholders.
  • Implement and manage effective supplier management processes to optimize the value of third-party relationships.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Technology sourcing.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience managing a team.
  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field. MBA is a bonus.
  • Experience in leading negotiations with large Technology suppliers relevant to this stakeholder group, including Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Dell, Apple, etc.
  • Deep category knowledge in Workplace Hardware (PCs, peripherals, Audio/Video), Networking & Telecommunications, Collaboration & Productivity Software, Security Software, Hardware, and Services.
  • Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology, category management, procure-to-pay processes, and tools, and supplier management.
  • Experience in leading small global teams.
  • Excellent analytical ability, attention to detail, and flexibility to work independently and in teams.
  • Excellent knowledge of contract and privacy law.
  • Deep experience in negotiating high-risk contracts, such as SaaS subscriptions and GenAi solutions.
  • Experience in spend analysis, market, and benchmark analysis at a broad level.
  • Innovation in procurement process experience considered advantageous.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations.
  • Demonstrated change management and project management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop small teams and build credibility with business partners, with a strong focus on Customer Centricity.
  • Ability to manage and collaborate with teams and stakeholders across time zones and cultural differences.
  • Character traits: open mind, learning attitude, transparent behavior, positive, strong communicator, proactive, and collaborative.
  • Strategic thinker yet focused on execution; able to roll up sleeves to get things done.
  • Able to function in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.
  • Good cultural and organizational sensitivity.
  • Committed to building a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Pre-Employment Screening:

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