Category Management - Consultant

Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
The Global Procurement organization is a team made up of more than 350 associates across US, LatAm, EMEA, and APAC. Global Procurement is a key enabler aligned to the Next Horizon strategy leveraging an efficiency mindset to win the future and being accountable for optimizing indirect supply, vendor management and payments for $7B+ USD worldwide.
The Opportunity
The Consultant is responsible for facilitating a cross-functional process that leverages category insights to drive value and mitigate risk. Will manage the source-to-pay process for each of the assigned projects. Lead negotiations to obtain the best value and terms for the organization while effectively managing relations with suppliers and business stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity to partner with Global Technology Operations (GTO) and suppliers to drive innovation and technology to deliver value to our customers and community.
Success in this role requires problem-solving capabilities and analytical skills. The Consultant is responsible for sourcing and negotiation of IT products and services. You will collaborate closely with various GTO stakeholders, as well as legal and risk partners, in an environment where every contribution is respected and every perspective is heard.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead the sourcing and negotiation process
• Create sourcing strategies
• Oversee the risk assessment process
• Manage sourcing events
• Develop category expertise
• Coordinate business objectives and requirements

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• 3-5 years of experience in indirect Procurement Supply Chain with a particular focus on IT Procurement and Vendor Management.
• Experience in negotiating commercial and business terms with suppliers.
• Experience in leading RFx sourcing events
• Experience with third-party risk management processes
• Experience with market research and benchmarking

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation / Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience with sourcing Artificial Intelligence, generative
• Quick study - able to gain a fact-based understanding of current supplier base, supplier economics, and major trends in relevant markets.

Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
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