Category Manager - IT Procurement
Core
Lead category and operational management of designated spend categories to reduce Total Cost of Ownership, ensure supply continuity, and deliver quality and service expectations.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (IT Procurement)
Builds
Procurement strategies, vendor performance metrics, and commercial agreements for IT spend categories.
Domain
IT Procurement / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Category strategy development, vendor relationship management, contract negotiation, market and risk analysis, spend reduction, RFx process management, supplier auditing, data analysis, project budget management
Preferred skills
Strategic thinking, creative problem solving, quantitative analysis, leadership, cross-cultural communication
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel)
Responsibilities
Develop procurement strategies to reduce Total Cost of Ownership; negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers; manage vendor performance metrics and supplier relationship management plans; conduct market and risk analysis; own RFx processes from creation to completion; collaborate on SOW development and vendor auditing; manage central repository for contracts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory experience
