Category Implementation - IT Services
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What you'll do...
- Develop and implement the Global Master Category Strategy for IT Services
- Ensure on-time delivery of quality product which support financial planning and sourcing
- Conduct supplier business unit reviews which allow stakeholders to stay abreast of current and future technologies
- Provide direct support to business owners for fast issue closure and relationship development
- Lead RFI/RFP/RFQs to obtain information which support the category strategy development and competitive cost delivery of various IT Services initiatives
- Work directly with business owners to develop year-over-year product/service cost position
- Attend internal and external workshops with key stakeholders for continued process improvements
- Drive and support Supply Base optimization and strategic priorities through leverage of the Enterprise spend
- Build strong cross-functional relationships within the various internal business units and department to further algin on strategic category vision and savings opportunities
- Be a progressive thinker, seeking out ways to drive efficiencies, find cost savings, or spend reduction opportunities, with intelligence of what is best in class
You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of supply chain/commodity/program management experience
Strong enterprise technology business acumen (i.e. software, software, and services)
Strong communicator, transitioning details to clear executive messaging
Strategic thinker for category strategy development
Builds relationships across organizations for decisions and alignment
Analytical skills for data analysis and conversion
Negotiation skills fostering results and relationships
Proactive, resourceful; handles ambiguity well
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Collaborative leader and team player
Even better, you may have...
- 5+ years of supply chain/commodity/program management experience