Category Manager managing strategic sourcing initiatives at CNO Financial Group. Develop category strategies and collaborate with stakeholders for successful vendor management.
Responsibilities
Develop category strategies for respective groups of categories in alignment with overall Category Management objectives
Developing formal category requirements aligned to business priorities and Category Management objectives
Developing and maintaining category profile and managing risk
Evaluating and analyzing annual spend data, external market data and other necessary information to support the Director of Category Management in enhancing, updating and validating category-specific strategies
Collaborating with business stakeholders to develop category strategies, and review category strategies with business stakeholders
Improving the total cost of ownership across category management, and identifying opportunities for incremental cost savings and enhanced vendor relationships
Coordinating and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories
Developing definition of strategic sourcing scope and plan
Developing sourcing initiative strategies according to total cost of ownership model, internal data and market intelligence
Identifying selection factors and screening suppliers
Coordinating the RFx process
Overseeing and negotiating master and other agreements for respective categories
Providing guidance, coaching and support to the business with regards to category strategy, strategic sourcing and demand/supply planning
Developing and maintaining relationships with business stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Five years of related professional work experience
Demonstrated experience in critical analysis
Understanding of Data Centers: Knowledge of data center operations, infrastructure, and best practices
Familiarity with cloud computing, virtualization, and related technologies
IT Systems and Legacy Systems: Understanding of legacy systems, their architecture, and the challenges involved in outsourcing their management
Knowledge of system migration strategies and the implications of transitioning to new systems
Financial Acumen: Understand budgeting, cost analysis, and financial modeling related to outsourcing agreements
Proven ability to assess the financial impact of contracts and ensure cost-effectiveness.
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