Category Leader

Category Leader

Assist leadership during sourcing initiatives through total cost of ownership model development, category strategy development, fact-based negotiation strategy development and execution, supplier evaluation and selection, and category strategy implementation. Manage multiple Professional Services categories (e.g., HR Services, Benefits, Travel, and Insurance) to manage risk, monitor market conditions, and maximize returns. Establish and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers. Develop an annual plan for value delivery based on organizational goals/objectives and marketplace knowledge.

Negotiate category's procurement activities, strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract management to support the company's process. Streamline P2P Process. Establish and evaluate performance metrics for category and own cost saving results. Engage internal stakeholders to jointly develop category strategies and communicate market and sourcing information. 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m. Salary: $147,012 to $157,012/yr. Standard company benefits.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Supply Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, and three (3) years of related work experience. Must have three (3) years of experience with/in:
Procurement, LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or project management;
Creating pre-negotiation strategy including company's Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA);
Negotiating complex agreements and understanding contract law;
Using source-to-pay systems such as COUPA, Ariba or Maximo, and ERP Software such as JDE or SAP; and Using E-sourcing tools such as Ariba or Bravo. Up to 10% domestic and international travel required.