Sourcing Category Manager
Core
Direct and oversee sourcing and procurement processes for Construction/Building Products/Consumables, negotiating pricing and managing vendor relationships.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Category Manager
Builds
Vendor contracts and procurement strategies for construction products
Domain
Construction industry / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category management, contract negotiation, vendor relationship management, market trend analysis, data mining for spend analysis, standards development, project management, supply chain fundamentals, supplier risk management
Preferred skills
Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M.), leadership, analytical skills, business influence, crisis management, innovation
Technologies
Proprietary T3 platform
Responsibilities
Negotiate best pricing and value for products and services; Oversee creation of new and renewed vendor relationships and contracts; Review product quality and effectiveness; Guide and develop team members and vendors; Evaluate product vendors and study market trends; Assist in developing standards and best practices for the Procurement department; Mine data to drive in-depth analysis of category usage and spend.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC