Job tittle: global procurement services category manager
location: guadalajara, mexico
exp- 7+yrs skills: hardware/software industry knowledge dell, hpe, lenovo, netapp and othersprocurement negotiations skills, problem solver and strategic thinkerfluent english language with effective communication skillsuse of ms365 tools sap/ariba as procurement toolsupplier relationship managementcontract negotiation and managementposition summary primarily responsible for the effective creation and implementation of all category's strategic direction and management of the category under scope of responsibility ( servers and storage hw), working with the global procurement team to implement category strategies with focus on cost optimization, negotiate contracts and commercial terms and supplier relationship management with key oems. This role will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, as well as identifying and mitigating supply chain risk.
key areas of responsibility act as point of contact for internal or external stakeholders and determine global priorities for the category
ensure category, procurement and stakeholder team members adhere to hcl procurement policies
develop global cost optimization strategies for the category
establish a method and monitor the execution of category activities
buying guides creation for key oems
negotiate contracts with key oems and agreements
monitor category markets on a on-going basis to identify and understand key players, new comers, economic evolutions, market or regulation constraints, innovations and technology in order to support the development of the most up to date category strategies for the business
report on a monthly basics category spend results and execute procurement audits