Service Category Manager overseeing category management operations for business objectives and revenue growth. Collaborating with departments and analyzing metrics for strategic improvements.
About the role
- Procurement Specialist monitoring spend and negotiating prices for QVC Group's service-related categories. Collaborating with senior partners to secure competitive pricing and supplier relations in a remote role.
Responsibilities
- Monitor all main indicators related to assigned categories, reviewing spend and industry trends frequently to ensure appropriate strategies are in place.
- Manage acquisition process (sourcing third-party services, developing vendor relations) for critical, complex categories ensuring competitive pricing, compliance with policies, limiting risk, and driving Total Procurement Value.
- Work with Senior Level Partners to develop sourcing and contract strategies, ensuring all contracted obligations are met within acceptable standards.
- Work with Manager – Service Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Team to review category spend to develop strategies for optimizing sourcing and negotiation results.
- Research new and current suppliers.
- Evaluate current suppliers and develop new suppliers based on quality, service, reliability, price, innovation, and value added capabilities, as well as the supplier's reputation and history.
- Develop relationships with main partners across QRG with the support of the Procurement Leadership Team.
Requirements
- 2+ years of work experience or comparable education in procurement/strategic sourcing
- 2+ years buying experience with focus on relevant categories (Consulting, Marketing, etc.)
- 2+ years experience working with eProcurement systems and advanced reporting tools
- 2+ years experienced conducting price negotiations with suppliers, using Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
- Knowledge of contracts across assigned categories
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- paid time off
- employee assistance program
- parental leave
- paid volunteer hours
- amazing company discounts
- health care benefits starting on day 1
- 401(k)
- tuition reimbursement benefits
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