Category manager – indirect this role is within chamberlain group's operations and supply chain group.
a successful
incumbent is expected to (i) design, develop and implement an
indirect category strategy to achieve functional and business unit
objectives, and (ii) define sourcing strategies in the category
based on indirect sourcing policy by developing and driving
sourcing initiatives, including all key steps in full life cycle
sourcing.
requires 5+ years in indirect sourcing with an emphasis
on assigned category / commodity; experience with sourcing for
indirect services; experience with developing sourcing strategies
based on data analytics and a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
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design, develop and implement an indirect category strategy to
achieve functional and business unit objectives - define sourcing
strategies in the category based on indirect sourcing policy by
developing and driving sourcing initiatives, including all key
steps in full life cycle sourcing - execute supplier management
strategies by monitoring kpis, terms and conditions, supplier
contracts and supplier risk assessments - maintain and apply
knowledge of factors affecting costs such as industry and
technology trends, geo-political influences, up steam and related
market cost reduction opportunities - advise the business on
indirect category strategy by leading cross-functional teams -
cultivate and manage supplier relationships to optimize business
value - develop and deliver category reporting to senior leadership
- contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results
and participating on projects as needed - comply with health and
safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance
across their teams.
education/certifications: - bachelor's degree
experience: - 5+ years in indirect sourcing with an emphasis on
assigned category / commodity; experience with sourcing for
indirect services; experience with developing sourcing strategies
based on data analytics.
knowledge, skills, and abilities: -
working knowledge and application of value stream mapping, total
cost of ownership, outsourcing/off-shoring, suppler diversity &
sustainability/regulatory compliance; ability to work in a matrix
environment; proficiency in microsoft excel; ability to effectively
communicate with c-suite executives.
other: - able to travel up to
30% - domestically and internationally