Indirect Global Category Manager

Position Summary:

• As a Global Indirect Category Manager, you will be responsible for owning the category-related targets, strategy, and program development related to the entire global spend/supply base.

• Responsibilities: Develop and manage global indirect sourcing strategies across Client for all indirect categories including IT, Facilities Management, Travel & Entertainment, Marketing, Professional Services and other Indirect spend. This total indirect spend is approximately $45 million globally.
• Create Sourcing strategies with budget owner for Indirect spend categories to meet the companies needs while focusing on cost reduction, lead time reduction, and quality requirements.
• Develop a best practice approach to manage key Indirect categories, including: Define global supply landscape, Drive category knowledge management and information sharing, Understand key cost drivers and develop mitigating strategies, Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance
• Use the competitive bid process to solicit capable sources to obtain business partner needs, favorable pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Review proposals, negotiate, and issue purchase agreements with supply base at best total cost with global supply base.
• Track and report measurements such as cost reduction, cost avoidance, terms improvement, lead time reduction and quality improvements with Indirect suppliers.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to coordinate and collaborate in executing key sourcing initiatives and managing supplier relationships
• Travel domestically and internationally to Client facilities and suppliers as required

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 10+ years of experience as an Indirect Category Manager, Strategic Buyer, Procurement Project Manager, or related
• Strong negotiation skills & experience in contract management
• Proven experience in global sourcing in European, Asian, and North American markets
• Experience in leading cross-functional project and program management teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously & meet deadlines.
• Advanced analytical and conceptual skills combined with the ability to drive results and use relevant tools, i.e., PowerBI
• Knowledge of procurement systems and processes, & relevant regulatory requirements

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience preferably in Facilities Management, IT and Travel & Entertainment category management
• Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline
• Expert-level certifications in Lean/Six Sigma, Design to Cost, and Project Management methodologies