Indirect Category Manager

Indotronix International Corporation, a 25+ year old organization providing Contract Staff Augmentation to direct clients such as ATOS, Xerox, Accenture, Cap Gemini, and Verizon.

Client is looking for a candidate with procurement experience, which is NOT- IT or Raw Material. Specifically looking for experience with indirect, Travel, HR, Professional Services, Tax, Facility Management, Office supplier, Marketing, Communications, Events, Finance, Data centers, Real estate.

• Responsible for indirect category management and procurement activities for the assigned category (e.g., Travel, HR, Finance, Legal, Facilities, Office Supplies).
• Together with the Senior Procurement Manager, Global Lead Buyer, Procurement Director, and country CPO, identify, integrate and realize global and local actions for the segment(s).
• Ensure integration of purchasing activities of the segment(s) with other functions and operations in the GBU.
• Contribute to the Global purchasing network by participating in or assisting purchasing teams and actions within segment(s). Share and integrate best practices for the segment(s).
• Assisting Senior Procurement Manager to define local purchasing strategies and actions for segment(s) and ensure compliance to achieve TCO savings, risk management, and value creation inside GBU.
• Work with minimal supervision to proactively reduce expenditures and achieve or exceed targeted cost reductions for the assigned category.
• Lead savings and contract negotiations within the scope of responsibility.
• Lead and provide guidance to the support team for creation of eRFQ, eRFP, eAuctions, e-sourcing, etc.
• Develop good working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure early involvement in defining requirements, agreeing on the procurement route, and conducting supplier negotiations.
• Track and enter savings. Lead issue resolutions with suppliers.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience with indirect category management sourcing.
• Strong strategic procurement experience.
• Strong contract negotiation skills with experience in redlining and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Strong internal customer influence and change management skills with ability to interact with all levels of management using sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Experience facilitating eProcurement such as eBids, eRFPS, etc.
• Establish objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
• Knowledge of industry trends related to the acquisition of products and services in the assigned category.
• Experience calculating and reporting savings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in achieving or exceeding challenging goals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, develop and coach others while in a virtual environment.
• Strong computer skills are essential. Preferred experience with Ariba and SAP.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.