Category manager - indirect procurement (san pedro tlaquepaque)

responsibilities

• responsible for managing agency contracting, freelancing and break-fix categories under gip ccow team.
• leads a complex supply chain category; including data and industry analysis; reports results to business executives.
• leads complex projects with international, cross-functional team.
• meets with stakeholder business executives to discuss impact of supply chain strategic development on overall business and to develop forward-thinking supply chain strategies; influences the industry or marketplace for complex categories; engages with market leaders.
• develops and utilizes supply chain, business, and financial modelling tools.
• leads complex supplier selection activities.
• drives supply base optimization for complex categories.
• negotiates and completes contracts with highly complex and critical suppliers.
• responsible for day-to-day operations of the most complex, long-term suppliers.
• partners with suppliers in forward thinking strategic development and relationship building.
• develops strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operations improvement.
• innovates complex business models, drives associated strategies and influences the marketplace.
• identifies complex or emerging contract risk areas.
• negotiates acceptable contracting outcomes using custom solutions.
• advies executive level business leaders on all contract risk areas.

education and experience required

• first level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
• typically, 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain function preferably atleast 5 years in labor/professional services related categories

knowledge and skills

• excellent understanding of general procurement processes, industry, and highly complex suppliers.
• advanced analytical skills.
• advanced communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities.
• strong program management skills, incorporating multiple projects.
• advanced team leadership and influencing skills.
• mastery in english and local language.
• ability to independently draft legal contractual documents.
• applies cause and effect thinking to identify complex or emerging contract risk areas.
• capable of independently drafting custom contract solutions to obtain acceptable outcomes.
• subject matter expertise on known and emerging contracting principles.
• ability to close complex deals in a timely fashion.
• advanced ability to develop suppliers strategically.
• excellent understanding of hp.