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Position Summary

Category Manager is responsible for coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop spend analysis and category strategies. The G&A Category Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple categories, including but not limited to Legal, Facilities and FP&A.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• Develops and executes a company-wide sourcing strategy

• Provides input and expertise on the selection and management of vendors

Technical Performance

• Generates cost savings by developing and executing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships

• Identifies industry and supplier trends

• Supports the management of vendor performance

• Improves globally consistent sourcing standards, policies and procedures

Customer Focus

• Supports management of relationships with key strategic vendors and oversees complex supplier negotiations, e.g., with general contractors

• Interfaces with senior stakeholders, including the procurement and business leadership, reporting progress and providing advice

People Management

• Works closely with the Procurement Operations to improve the timeliness and efficiency of data gathering and reporting processes

• Supports management of the sourcing process to ensure strong team performance against business priorities (e.g., strategic KPIs, savings targets)

• Develops team members to build capabilities and prepare them for career progression

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree. MBA preferred

• 6+ years in Procurement, including leadership roles

• Demonstrated success at driving cost savings and/or meeting other key business priorities

• Ability to solve complex business problems by breaking down problems strategically

• Demonstrated strength in partnering with and influencing senior leadership

• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a productive, collaborative team environment and develop team members

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Strategy and Planning

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