Senior Global Category Manager
15 uur geleden
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Global Category Manager to lead our Technology sourcing efforts and drive strategic category management across our organization.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement procurement category strategies 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 to inform category strategies and sourcing activities.
- Cultivate close relationships with senior leaders and business partners globally to support their objectives and the company growth agenda.
- Implement and manage effective supplier management processes to optimize the value of third-party relationships.
- 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, including Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Dell, Apple, etc.
- Deep category knowledge in Workplace Hardware, 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.
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