Mgr, Sr. Procur Group Category

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Procurement Group Category Sr. Manager develops strategy for all Information Technology spend working closely with key stakeholders in the organization. The role is responsible for the development of procurement strategy, and achieving goals and savings targets in line with company strategy and procurement best-practices for the Enterprise.

The incumbent drives value from supplier relationship management activities with strategic and critical suppliers and will mentor & coach sourcing and vendor management team members. They will drive the strategy and selection of vendors, direct the lifecycle activities for existing contracts, and coordinate the negotiation and execution of contracts with the Legal and Contracts departments. They will identify new technology solutions and work closely with internal business partners to forecast future needs and develop cost-effective strategies aligned with business objectives. To be successful supporting the information technology function, they must be able to partner effectively with senior management to evaluate vendor performance, needs assessment, spend optimization and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (Business, Supply chain or similar)
• Experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Specific Category Expertise.

Other Information

Leadership

> Ability to learn quickly and to think creatively

> Proactive and dynamic, drives sense of urgency

> Strong strategic thinker and able to succinctly communicate category strategy to business unit stakeholders

> Strong project management skills;

> Cross functional team management and facilitation skills

> Ability to effectively lead change within organization

Problem Solving/ Resolution

> Develops solutions to complex problems

> Regularly uses ingenuity and innovation to develop solutions that are consistent with organization objectives

> Very strong analytic and negotiation skills

> Superior communications, interpersonal and presentation skills with strong influencing and persuasive abilities

Technical Skills

> Expertise in MS Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

> Working knowledge of Oracle ERP systems and online sourcing tools (ideally Ariba)

> Must be capable of performing all aspects of category management, including:

- Market Research

- Strategy Development

- Strategic Sourcing

- Contract Negotiations

- Supplier Performance Management

- Internal Customer Engagement

- Continuous Improvement

Position Specific Skills

> Drives development of optimal strategies for complex categories

> Deep understanding of assigned categories, supply markets, suppliers and products

> Detailed knowledge of the sourcing process including various sourcing strategies

> Understanding of pricing models and contracts terms

> Advanced knowledge of e-sourcing tools

Equal Employment Opportunity

Office Depot and Office Max is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Office Depot and OfficeMax offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.

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