Indirect Category; IT Manager - Hybrid

Indirect Category (IT) Manager - Hybrid Work Schedule

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This position can be located out of our Piedmont Center office, but will require some training and the occasional visit to our Gainesville, GA office.

The Indirect Category Manager position is an intermediate level, category management role that is responsible for supporting sourcing and procurement for indirect spend with an emphasis on data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support digital transformation initiative across Source to Pay lifecycle
• Execute fiscal year category planning through strategic stakeholder alignment and leveraging prior year metrics
• Provide market analyses and recommendations for strategic supplier relationships to determine viable alternatives for competitive bids
• Evaluate new supplier capabilities measured against stakeholder requirements on an ad hoc basis
• Lead end to end market exercises (RFx) from requirements gathering to contract execution
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend strategies for supplier consolidation and alternative procurement solutions
• Build and maintain strong executive stakeholder relationships through consistent communication and delivering measurable results
• Provide cross functional support with security, architecture, PMO, and legal departments for all contract reviews to ensure comprehensive contract analysis and cost estimates
• Demonstrated ability to support implementation of source to pay solution

Analytics And Process Improvement

• Use data analytics tools and techniques (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) to collect, analyze, and interpret procurement data to inform strategic decisions
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams, such as finance, operations, and marketing, to align procurement strategies with organizational goals
• Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and new technologies to inform category management strategies and ensure competitive advantage
• Develop, publish, and present procurement best practices and processes

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement in service delivery
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs and regular performance reviews
• Coordinate and host Quarterly business reviews with key suppliers
• Develop supplier scorecards to measure supplier delivery against contractual commitments
• Manage supplier escalations based on business priorities and impact

Procurement Operations

• Invoice validation, allocation, and approval to ensure timely processing
• Provide supplier escalation management
• Budget reporting in support of supplier invoice and payment tracking
• Oversee contract lifecycle management for managed suppliers
• Coordinate with legal department on contract terms and conditions best practices

Position Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field (or) completion of an Associate’s degree with relevant experience
• Continuing education via industry conferences, certifications and online training

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in procurement and category management utilizing data analytics to manage procurement processes
• Proven experience in category management, with a thorough understanding of market analysis, sourcing, and supplier management
• Experience with procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa) and contract management systems
• Experience managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Strong skills in data analytics, with the ability to extract insights from large datasets, analyze trends, and produce data-driven reports
• Proficiency with tools like Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or other analytics platforms is essential
• Exceptional negotiation skills, with a track record of securing favorable terms and pricing agreements with suppliers
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to think strategically to address procurement challenges and optimize processes
• Excellent communication skills,…