Sr Mgr Category

POSITION SUMMARY: With general direction from senior Procurement leadership and with a major focus on multiple categories, the corporate Senior Category Manager leads and oversees strategic Procurement operations, and related processes and procedures to maximize business opportunities. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting in the implementation of Procurement initiatives, supporting vendor management objectives, rationalizing the supply base, leveraging spend, reducing rates, identifying opportunities for internalization, and participating in the on-going transformation of procure-to-pay processes.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handles and oversees administrative matters for the team including preparing and submitting the budget for approval and setting team goals as aligned with targets/goals established by the department’s leadership team.
• Monitors, assesses and controls the team’s financial and operational performance and takes action to redirect activities as appropriate. Reports on the team’s performance for department and senior leadership review.
• Researches and develops sources of supply for assigned categories and/or services and facilitates RFx processes as set forth by senior leadership.
• Evaluates bid responses and recommends bids of acceptable quality, cost saving and payment terms for final approval. Awards contracts upon approval.
• Serves as a single point of contact for assigned supply base. This may include acting as an escalation point for suppliers to interface with cross-functional departments on payment issues.
• Maintains continual contact with end users for assigned spend categories to compare local purchase agreements and leverage terms and conditions for national agreements.
• Monitors and manages to relevant metrics including spend analytics, requisition-to-payment processes, operational efficiencies, supplier performance and benefits capture of major subcontractors.
• Provides guidance to maintain open communications between Procurement and Operations and coordinates with other departments to determine the need and schedules for assigned commodities.
• Leads cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of "other" category specific, cost reduction initiatives (e.g. minimize service issues, extend payment terms, etc.).
• Leads process standardization within the assigned categories to ensure Company policy/requirements are met.
• Manages key suppliers to ensure that they meet their contractual obligations, and ensures effective controls are in place to maintain the commercial integrity of each contract through close-out. Strives to leverage sourcing synergies for mutual benefit.
• Assists senior Procurement leadership and participates in the development and implementation of supplier performance management initiatives. Recommends changes in methods or procedures to increase the department’s efficiency.
• As defined by senior Procurement leadership, develops and facilitates the execution of Procurement strategies with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver supply agreements that meet the Company’s business requirements. This includes driving alignment and compliance for internal stakeholders with all corporate sourcing initiatives.
• Leads team in delivering YOY goals and objectives to the assigned project(s) and categories. Directs activities, including assigning and delegating work. Ensures that priorities established by senior Procurement leadership are effectively communicated to the team and properly implemented.
• Coaches, mentors, and supports the professional development of team members. Provides leadership by positively affecting morale through individual and team recognition.
• Leads the recruiting, hiring and interviewing process for team. Develops performance goals and objectives. Provides objective data and feedback to senior Procurement leadership regarding individual performance in preparing performance evaluations or disciplinary action.
• Travels up to 40% of the time, sometimes on short notice.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional supply chain certification (e.g. CPM, CPSM, Six Sigma)
• Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Lean…