REMOTE Procurement Indirect Category Manager

Procurement Technology Category Manager

The Procurement Indirect Category Manager will develop and maintain an effective view of our indirect categories, including Marketing & Sales, Legal, Facilities, Station Operations, Corporate, as well as Telecom, Broadcast Technology, and Information Technology spend.

• Accomplish results through the management of cross-functional Business Unit professional teams and departments.

• Assume responsibility for end results of allocated work streams; contribute to planning and policy within assigned areas.

• Integrate subject matter expertise and industry knowledge within a defined area.

• Contribute to the development of standards and operating practices.

• Plan and lead category projects, programs, and strategic initiatives related to Telecom, Broadcast Technology, and Information Technology spend.

• Administer and support, as needed, all ad hoc sales calls and scheduling of single-use and full-time services across the enterprise footprint.

• Manage all indirect category spend databases.

• Manage services, vendor relationships, and contracts that flow through the department via Operations, Sales, or customer requests.

• Provide indirect category quotes, conduct price negotiations, and complete order requests.

• Maintains reports on all sourcing requests, including: o Initial quotes o Inquiries o Business cases o Completed contracts o Supplier discontinuations

• Maintains a working knowledge of facilities within the enterprise footprint.

• Travels occasionally between U.S.

-based facilities as needed.

• Maintains rigor and thoroughness using best-in-class sourcing and procurement methodologies, including: o Seven-step strategic sourcing process o Baselining analysis o Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis

• 3–6 years of category management experience (including Marketing & Sales, Legal, Facilities, Corporate) within a procurement or strategic sourcing function.

• Experience leading a category team to drive savings, optimize the supply base, and achieve measurable results.

• Demonstrated success achieving cost reductions through target setting and execution for more than $15 million in category spend.

• Procurement project management experience.

Preferred Experience

• More than 6 years of category management experience in indirect categories (including Marketing & Sales, Legal, Facilities, Corporate, and other assigned categories) within a procurement or strategic sourcing function.

• Experience managing Telecom, Broadcast Technology, Hardware, Software, and Services categories.

• Experience leading a category team to drive savings, optimize the supply base, and achieve results.

• Demonstrated achievement of cost reduction targets across $10 million to $90 million in category spend.

• 5–10 years of procurement project management experience.

Skills, Education, and Certifications Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance, plus an MBA.

• More than 10 years of experience working with a technology or broadcast company.