Category Manager III

Job Title

Pay Range: $82.02hr - $87.02hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in Business or other related degree program or related experience.
• 4-8 years of strategic sourcing or supply chain related experience with a major company preferred.
• Insurance industry experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated success of leading project teams to achieve quantifiable savings by applying various sourcing methods.
• Senior contracting contributor.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, assembling and strategizing contracts and RFPs.
• Ability to work in Ariba or able to quickly learn the Ariba system.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the portfolio spend and develop cost reduction strategies.
• Conduct rigorous market analyses and recommend short-term and long-term sourcing opportunities.
• Provide risk/benefit analysis and lead/facilitate supplier evaluations, negotiations, and change management efforts.
• Manage cost reduction programs and transactional activities in pursuit of total cost of ownership savings and enhanced service levels.
• Oversee a portfolio of cross-functional categories with multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage cross-functional teams to execute category-specific sourcing strategies, including the development of requirements.
• Develop market intelligence specific to the assigned portfolio of commodities including analysis of supplier capabilities, competitive landscape, and market trends.
• Track and report the performance of the category portfolio and manage any modifications to the portfolio.
• Develop project plans for relatively complex projects.
• Establish or support the establishment of contracts for strategic purchases and large spot buys when no existing contract exists.
• Develop and sustain processes and procedures for efficient sourcing and procurement.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and the Manager of Purchasing to identify and achieve category goals.

Nice to Have:

• MBA strongly preferred.
• Certified Purchasing Manager Certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of eProcurement and eSourcing systems is a plus.
• Specific content knowledge with categories in Travel, IT, Facilities and Marketing functions are preferred.

Skills:

• Strong project management skills and results oriented.
• First hand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology.
• Strong negotiation experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Detailed oriented.
• Customer focused with the ability to interact with Legal, Risk, and Senior Management personnel.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelors degree required.