Category Management Director managing sourcing strategies and supplier management objectives at Voya Financial. Leading a team to achieve company goals and minimize risks while maximizing cost savings.
Responsibilities
Manages category management pillar and team to achieve company sourcing and supplier management objectives
Develops category plans, works towards vendor rationalization and simplification.
Assists in the development of the company-wide sourcing philosophy.
Ensures business and sourcing strategies are aligned.
Manages RFP process and negotiates contracts.
Hires, trains and develops staff to achieve category management objectives.
Conducts performance reviews.
Aligns with sourcing finance director to validate data of all suppliers and contracts.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
7+ years sourcing experience including a minimum of 2 years direct management experience
Experience negotiating multi-million dollar agreements with 3rd party suppliers with proven savings success.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent contract negotiation and consultation skills
Benefits
Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
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