Hybrid Category Manager – Technology Infrastructure

Posted 4 days ago

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About the role

  • Category Manager responsible for sourcing and supply management in Technology Infrastructure. Leading strategic sourcing initiatives and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Managing all demand and supply management activities for categories of spend
  • Optimizing the total cost of ownership and managing supplier risk
  • Driving collaboration and ensuring engagement across TSSM
  • Actively managing pipeline of projects and ensuring project delivery
  • Developing fit-for-purpose category strategies for the organization
  • Implementing category strategies and driving maximum value
  • Leading cross-functional teams in development of category specifications, RFI, RFPs, contracts, and sourcing project plans
  • Performing market data analysis for negotiations and supplier selection

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required
  • 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in sourcing (and related functions)
  • Knowledge of the market, suppliers and cost drivers
  • Demonstrated experience with managing matrixed supplier relationships
  • Ability to learn content quickly and apply a strategic lens to category spend
  • Track record of success in supplier consolidation and driving spend to preferred suppliers
  • Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships
  • Proficient analytical skills
  • Proficient project management and time management skills
  • Proficient business acumen
  • Proficient negotiation and influencing skills
  • Proficient interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, particularly at the management level
  • Self-motivated, with executive presence and presentation skills

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability
  • Accidental death and dismemberment
  • Tax-preferred savings accounts
  • 401k plan
  • 10 days of vacation (prorated)
  • 10 sick days (also prorated)
  • Paid holidays

Job title

Category Manager – Technology Infrastructure

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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