Position Overview:The Category Manager, IT Procurement will be responsible for the following:
Responsible for developing and executing strategies for the acquisition of technology good and services, including consulting, telephony, hardware, software, SaaS, print and document management
Lead efforts to improve IT purchasing and invoice processes to drive cost savings while managing internal stakeholder engagement over multiple business operating companies.
Coordinate with IT leaders during the annual budget process and ensure spending patterns are in alignment with organizational goals.
Understand supply market and develop sourcing plans
Conduct recurring meetings with key stakeholders to build relationships, understand needs, identify opportunities and capture cost savings while mitigating risk
Conduct RFx’s and perform pricing analysis
Negotiate with suppliers and manage ongoing performance
Redline contracts with understanding of acceptable and preferred commercial terms and risk tolerance
Collaborate with Legal, Enterprise Security, and Risk groups during supplier and contract review
Assist with vendor on-boarding / off-boarding
Ensure compliance with company policies and control framework
Identify and implement process improvements while maintaining and improving service levels
Responsible for a portion of overall cost Savings and Avoidance targets
Responsible for management of applicable e-catalogs
Maintain Software Asset Management process and optimize software license portfolio
What you need to bring:
Candidates should be competent in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and Word. Experience with Procure to Pay software suites is preferred.
Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Economics, Operations, Business Management or related field, required
Minimum 6-8 years of relevant category experience, required
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), preferred
Proficiency using Google mail, calendaring and shared drives
What’s in it for you:
Largest global staffing leader
Competitive salary + bonus
Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO policy earned from day one
Education and professional development
Rapid career growth
Retirement savings and security
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid parental leave
Short and long term disability
Employee assistance program and health advocacy
Health and dependent care flexible spending account
Metlife auto and home insurance
Metlife legal plan
Referral reward program
Exclusive discounts and programs with dozens of nationwide vendors and retailers
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