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procurement category manager

Motion Recruitment

<div>
 
 Our client, a global leader in mission-critical communications and technology solutions is seeking a strategic Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing and negotiation for Cybersecurity and AI software categories.
 
 T
 
 his role drives commercial execution&mdash;owning vendor strategy, contract negotiations, and supplier performance while partnering closely with Legal, Finance, and Business leadership.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Develop and execute category strategies across Cybersecurity &amp; AI software spend
 </li>
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 Lead complex, high-volume negotiations and end-to-end sourcing (RFI/RFP/RFQ)
 </li>
 <li>
 Own contract drafting, renewals, and amendments with minimal oversight
 </li>
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 Manage key suppliers for performance, innovation, and compliance
 </li>
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 Partner with internal stakeholders to provide procurement guidance and risk mitigation
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 What You Bring:
 
 
 <ul>
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 5+ years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management
 </li>
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 Proven success negotiating enterprise-level Cybersecurity or AI software agreements
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 Strong commercial judgment, contract execution, and supplier management skills
 </li>
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 Ability to operate in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (
 
 Master&rsquo;s/Certs a plus
 
 )
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 </ul>
 
 
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Procurement Category Manager

fairlife, LLC

<div>
 fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
 
 
 With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes:
 
 fairlife&reg; ultra-filtered milk
 
 ;
 
 Core Power&reg;
 
 High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;
 
 fairlife&reg; nutrition plan&trade;
 
 , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
 
 
 A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
 
 
 To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
 
 
 
 job purpose
 
 :
 
 
 The Procurement Category Manager, Dairy is a key member of the Supply Chain Team. This role will play an integral part in developing long-term milk sourcing strategies across all current and future sites. The Procurement Category Manager will be tasked with supporting the Director, Dairy Procurement to ensuring a stable, long-term supply of milk with a focus on supplier selection, relationship management and price negotiation. Along with this, the Procurement Category Manager will lead fairlife's efforts in finding dairy bi-product customers and executing bi-product agreements. In this position you will partner with internal stakeholders to support their needs and drive category performance while delivering procurement's cost of goods savings and bi-product revenue targets. This individual will support the development and implementation of critical supplier performance management programs to ensure the supply base is exceling against established key performance indicators.
 
 
 
 responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Identify Opportunities and Execute Bi-Product Sales agreements for Cream and Lactose
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 Manage Spot and Contract Cream and Lactose opportunities.
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 Along with the Director of Milk Procurement- Plan and Organize Milk Procurement activities across fairlife
 </li>
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 Collaborate with internal stakeholders to share forecasts and expectations with external partners to ensure effective milk planning.
 </li>
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 Identify risks and vulnerabilities within milk supply base and develop risk mitigation strategies to build a more resilient milk supply chain.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support Request for Proposal (RFP) process to ensure consistent lowest total cost of ownership.
 </li>
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 Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain tools for enhancing transparency and traceability to farm-level trends in milk supply, component levels, quality performance and environmental considerations.
 </li>
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 Analyze current and projected dairy market conditions and identify key trends and opportunities for the business.
 </li>
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 Create milk market forecasts and reports to support the Commodity Risk Management team.
 </li>
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 Develop presentation tools to be used in monthly and quarterly commodity price risk management meetings with CEO, CFO, and other key Executive Leadership team members
 </li>
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 Analyze and forecast market inflation trends and work to address any price variances to budget.
 </li>
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 Collaborate cross-functionally to refine and optimize supplier framework for internal requirements to ensure the highest-quality-milk from farms committed to continuous improvement towards animal care.
 </li>
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 Develop and execute vendor agreements in close collaboration with Legal Team.
 </li>
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 Manage vendor relationships, track performance, and communicate performance feedback.
 </li>
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 Identify, support, and implement raw material cost reduction opportunities.
 </li>
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 Assist in the development and management of annual material cost budgets.
 </li>
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 Monitor, track and report on savings and key performance indicators for category.
 </li>
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 Assist in resolving any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 skills/qualifications required:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's Degree required (Preferably in Agricultural Economics, Supply Chain, or Engineering). Master's Degree a plus.
 </li>
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 Strong knowledge base of dairy markets, milk pricing and dairy policies
 </li>
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 5+ years of Procurement Category Management experience or equivalent.
 </li>
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 Master in negotiation, value generation
 </li>
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 Ability to influence senior leadership teams at Plant level and Corporate Function level.
 </li>
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 Experience working cross-functionally with Quality, Planning and Animal Welfare Teams
 </li>
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 Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
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 Strong communication skillset, both orally and in writing.
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 Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 position location:
 
 Chicago, IL, Goodyear, AZ, Coopersville, MI, Webster, NY.
 
 
 
 reports to
 
 : Director, Dairy Procurement
 
 
 
 travel requirements:
 
 30%
 
 
 
 exempt/nonexempt:
 
 exempt
 
 
 <ul>
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 Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Base pay range:
 
 
 $125,000&mdash;$150,000 USD
 
 
 
 fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of
 
 
 race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
 
 
 
 
 In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email
 
 
 careers@fairlife.com
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 For Recruitment Agencies
 
 
 
 
 
 At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.
 
 
 
 
 As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.
 
 
 
 
 
 Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.
 
 
</div>

Senior Procurement Manager, Dairy

Kraft Heinz

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div>All Posting Locations: Chicago, IL, US
</div><div>Job Functions: Procurement</div>
<div>Date Published: October 8, 2025</div>
<div>Ref#: R-97185</div>
<div>Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid</div></ul><div></div><div> 
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>ABOUT THE ROLE</div></div><div><div>
Job Description</div>
Job Description
The Manager, Corrugate Packaging Procurement will report into the Group Lead, Paper NA Procurement and interact closely with the cross-functional teams.
Job Purpose
As the Manager, Packaging &ndash; Corrugate, you will lead all strategic planning and sourcing activities for the corrugate packaging category, which has a total spend of ~$250MM across the Kraft Heinz NA enterprise. You will drive program compliance and create value through Supplier and Contract Management. You will collaborate closely across the business with various Business Units, R&amp;D, Operations, and corporate functions to provide innovative solutions to meet business objectives.
Essential Functions &amp; Responsibilities
<ul><li>Strategic Sourcing and Category Planning. Refresh and execute sourcing strategies of Corrugate packaging to include overall market, industry and supply base analysis, category and supplier segmentation, sourcing activity facilitation, analysis, negotiations, contracting and implementation.
<ul><li>The category is locally managed so you own all aspects of strategy creation!</li>
</ul></li><li>Project Management. Engages in productivity, cash flow and innovation projects impacting corrugate that may be driven by procurement, the Business Unit or another functional area with a focus on overall Total Cost of Ownership.</li>
<li>Supplier Integration/Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). Works closely with key preferred and integrated suppliers for respective category areas. This may include active participation in E2E opportunity assessment work for targeted integrated suppliers, and subsequent project work that may result in areas of innovation, process improvement or cash flow.</li>
<li>Buying Oversight &amp; Transactional Category Activities. Manages transactional activities for identified categories to include entry and management of projects into PNOW, track supplier performance to defined KPIs, prepare communication slides to cross functional partners, peers and leaders.</li>
<li>Financial Planning and Analysis. Prepares market forecasts and financial plans for respective category areas.</li>
</ul>Recipe for success:
<ul><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Experience in strategy development and execution</li>
<li>Creative problem solving</li>
<li>Dealing with Ambiguity</li>
<li>Planning, Prioritization, &amp; Project Management</li>
<li>Strong Business &amp; Financial Acumen</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, &amp; Outlook)</li>
</ul>Key Experiences
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.</li>
<li>3+ years&rsquo; experience in Procurement and/or general supply chain within a large matrixed organization, CPG preferred. Must have experience in strategic sourcing, negotiating, and contracting.</li>
</ul>Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz&rsquo; strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$102,100.00 &ndash; $127,600.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family&rsquo;s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You&rsquo;ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
<ul><li>Physical &ndash; Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
</li><li>Social &ndash; Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
</li><li>Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
</li><li>Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability
</li></ul>Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manager, Packaging - Corrugate

Chicago Public Schools

<div><div>Senior Category Buyer<div>
</div>
Job Number: 2500033G<div>
</div></div><div>
Posting Date: Oct 14, 2025, 2:50:16 PM</div><div>
Primary Location: Central-42 West Madison Street (Procurement and Contracts)</div><div>
CPS Non-Union Job Grade: S08</div><div>
Estimated Annual Salary Range : 76,000.00 - 100,500.00</div><div>
Position Type: Non-Union Position</div><div>
Overtime Status: Exempt</div><div>
Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.</div><div></div><div><div> 
</div>
JOB DESCRIPTION -<div></div> 
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students &ndash; student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience. 
The Department of Procurement and Contracts provides CPS schools with the best options for purchasing the highest quality goods and services at the best price. The team works with schools, departments, vendors, and business stakeholders to provide goods and services of the highest quality and value for the district. We are dedicated to meeting our goal through competitive pricing while adhering to relevant laws, Board of Education rules, policies, and procedures. 
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Category Manager, a Senior Category Buyer will be responsible for collaborating with schools and departments on competitive solicitations for desired goods and services, and managing purchasing projects that are presented to the Board of Education for approval as the buyer for a designated portfolio. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis. 
The Senior Category Buyer will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:<ul><li>
Works with the Category Manager to define a 3-year strategy for complex categories and is fully responsible for its execution.</li><li>
Works with clients to develop the sourcing plan: manages the process and provides advice on procurement type, appropriate contract length, and bundling opportunities to senior management.</li><li>
Implements a tactical approach to sourcing in order to obtain the best value for money/lead negotiations for complex RFPs/RFQs.</li><li>
Analyzes final responses from potential vendors and provides recommendations based on cost/cash/quality and strategic fit criteria.</li><li>
Leads the sourcing process to finalize the vendor contractual agreement.</li><li>
Assesses and manages supplier performance for continuous improvement by leading supplier meetings.</li><li>
Develops collaborative partnerships with vendors to drive cost saving through operational improvements in the supply chain.</li><li>
Takes a leading role in proposing and implementing improvement in CPS procurement processes.</li><li>
Develops and facilitates training for staff on CPS systems and procurement processes.</li><li>
Serves as a mentor to other Category Buyers to help them develop their professional skills.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Senior Category Buyer must possess the following qualifications: 
Education Required:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university in business, supply chain or other related field is required</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university in business, supply chain or other related field is preferred</li></ul> 
Experience Required:<ul><li>
Minimum of five (5) years of professional procurement experience required, preferably in in a large, complex organization, including the following:</li><li>
Experience with the solicitation (RFX) process</li><li>
Experience with negotiations</li><li>
Oracle experienced preferred</li></ul> 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li>
Advanced Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel required)</li><li>
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills</li><li>
Action oriented, well organized</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communications skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multiple departments, managers of the organization and external entities (vendors)</li><li>
Negotiation and influencing skills</li></ul> 
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.</div></div>

Senior Category Buyer

<div>JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you&rsquo;ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you&rsquo;re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
About JLL
We&rsquo;re JLL. We&rsquo;re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.
We&rsquo;re a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries, in 280 different offices, with a team of over 92,000 individuals. And we look after a property portfolio of over 4bn square feet, all on behalf of our clients.
If you&rsquo;re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you&rsquo;ll have a chance to innovate with the world&rsquo;s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You&rsquo;ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you&rsquo;ll be inspired by the best. We&rsquo;re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions &ndash; join us at JLL! JLLT has an ambition to deliver $1 billion in revenue, Souring and Procurement is a key component of helping to support this strategic goal.
About JLL Technologies
JLL has a global IT function which spends over $500 million per annum. The role entails working with JLLT leadership team to develop key strategies that help to fully leverage expenditure, build an enterprise operating model that helps JLLT achieves its goals, manage risk, consider balance of trade considerations and how expenditure can be evolved further. All sourcing and procurement needs to be done against the backdrop of JLL governance and S&amp;P guidelines.
Global Category Manager &ndash; Software
Develop, manage and execute global category sourcing strategies within the specific IT Category allocated. As the Software Category Manager you will be responsible for building relationships with the CIO&rsquo;s, CTO&rsquo;s, Chief Product Officers, building internal demand plans, developing category plans including new opportunities and manage relationships with key strategic suppliers. Ensure contracting and procurement standards are maintained throughout the portfolio.
Summary of essential functions and Goals<ul><li>
Partner with the JLLT leadership team to create category strategies that align with JLLT&rsquo;s key fundamental plans whilst leveraging growing expenditure to have commercial advantage</li><li>
Develops &amp; regularly maintains/up-dates short-, mid- and long-term category strategy globally, linking this strategy with overall business strategy/objectives, in alignment with departmental stakeholders (C-suite)</li><li>
Category Manager has and/or forges key strategic relationships with (strategic) suppliers/industry leaders and develops those relationships on behalf of JLL being mindful of long-term mutually beneficial and ethical objectives as well as providing the business with access to supplier innovation</li><li>
Category Manager is responsible for leading the approval process for third party expenditure. This includes presenting the deal to senior leaders in the business such as the JLLT CEO, Global CFO and Global CPO</li><li>
Category Manager is leading key strategic procurement projects and provides expert advice and guidance to the JLLT leadership team. Advice has expanded from pricing and commercial principles to incorporate aligning supplier/partner strategies to make/buy decisions &amp; managing sensitivities where JLL&rsquo;s strategy could create direct conflict against the suppliers value proposition</li><li>
The Category Manager will recommend the qualification of appropriate service providers/supply partners to ensure that we have the best service provision available across the region to deliver value to our internal and sometimes also external clients</li></ul>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>
Responsible for global category strategy development, execution and category performance of all category related activities &amp; objectives for corporate category requirements as well as other JLL entities if required. Ensuring alignment across the JLLT Leadership team</li><li>
Delivery of financial targets in line with business expectations. Category Manager continuously drives the category opportunity agenda and self-sufficiently identifies, agrees and executes these projects</li><li>
Accountable for creating strategic solution for specific commodity/service requirements, procurement event planning, RFP/quotation management, bid analysis and recommendations, liaison with internal stakeholders for contract approvals, savings reporting, documentation and compliance.</li><li>
Create and manage the category project calendar, lead category events, bid process, commercial evaluation, recommendations, contract document preparation and functional reviews</li><li>
Approvals according to JLL Delegation of Authority. Compliance with JLL procedures as applicable. This includes presenting and seeking approval from Global CEO of JLLT, Global CPO and Global CFO</li><li>
Rationalizes supply base and develops clear strategic supply partner framework and maintains this framework at senior supplier level</li><li>
Use Global, Regional and Country, market and industry intelligence to identify and qualify new suppliers and use data to support the business and delivery of services. In addition, identify risk, threats and provide solutions for mitigation.</li><li>
Provide functional leadership and peer group alignment, where appropriate and needed</li><li>
Identify opportunities to develop and implement new policies and procedures, including rationalization of legacy policies and procedures</li><li>
Actively engage in and support the use of e-procurement strategy, methodology and deployment</li><li>
Prepare high quality papers and presentations for use with internal and external stakeholders and/or teams as required</li><li>
Apply ethical company standards and ensure Global Procurement policy is applied at all times</li></ul>
Ability to Manage the Sourcing Process<ul><li>
Develop category plan with the ability to provide visibility such as supplier summaries, stakeholder engagement plans, contract summaries, and market insights that lead to both short and long-term strategies</li><li>
Ability to negotiate and have proven strategies within areas of corporate spend</li><li>
Lead development and execution of all sourcing-related functions: performing due diligence and assessment of prospective suppliers, executing RFPs/bids, negotiating contracts and ensuring effective transition to operations during implementation</li><li>
Partner with CIO&rsquo;s and the business to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to JLL Corporate</li><li>
Bring strategic thought leadership to identify additional cost and operational efficiencies. Individual must be able to consider bigger picture goals and scenarios. The individual has to be able to clearly articulate and advise senior members of JLL on decisions that could impact business line performance</li><li>
Proactively manage internal stakeholder expectations and escalate at appropriate times</li><li>
Savings - working with sourcing managers and key suppliers, ensure that savings initiatives ideas are being driven to maximize savings impacts</li><li>
Ensure that the savings tracker across country is kept up-to-date for the category so that we can demonstrate value add to our internal stakeholders</li><li>
Conduct Preferred Supplier performance review meetings, manage supplier scorecards, contract compliance and service obligations</li><li>
Subject matter expert for category and considered to be the channel of choice within JLL</li></ul>
Sound like you? To apply you need to have:<ul><li>
Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong gravitas and influencing skills with senior business leaders</li><li>
Ability work on a global scale and across different regions. This includes the ability to meet and align category plans with global vertical stakeholders</li><li>
Excellent communication skills &ndash; oral and written</li><li>
Proven ability to facilitate strategic supplier relationships and work with senior business executives and across procurement leadership</li><li>
Collaborative and influencing style with a focus on team work</li><li>
Proven ability to deliver results in challenging environments</li><li>
Expertise in sourcing with demonstrated ability to manage change</li><li>
Ability to sell and present initiatives and/or new ideas</li><li>
Experience in sourcing indirect corporate services and products</li><li>
Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications with excellent ability to work with large amounts of data and build reports</li><li>
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college university</li><li>
Minimum 7 years of strategic sourcing experience (majority within IT and technology)</li><li>
CPSM certification preferred</li><li>
MBA preferred</li></ul>
Location<ul><li>
Role to be based in North America (USA or Canada)</li><li>
As part of the role, individuals must have the flexibility to deal with projects in different time zones and manage their time accordingly</li></ul>
What you can expect from us
You&rsquo;ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together &ndash; across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. We&rsquo;ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...
Apply today!
Estimated compensation for this position:
147,000.00 &ndash; 160,000.00 USD per year
This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location:
Remote &ndash;Chicago, IL
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don&rsquo;t meet all the requirements. We&rsquo;re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! 
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:<ul><li>
401(k) plan with matching company contributions</li><li>
Comprehensive Medical, Dental &amp; Vision Care</li><li>
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary</li><li>
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays</li></ul>
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Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.</div>

Software Category Manager - IT Procurement

Google

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum qualifications:</h3><ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent practical experience.</li>
<li>4 years of work experience within a procurement or related function.</li>
<li>Experience with sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, or supplier evaluations within software or related categories.</li>
<li>Experience with software category agreements.</li></ul> 
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred qualifications:</h3><ul>
<li>Master's degree or PhD in a related field.</li>
<li>Certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.</li>
<li>Experience in developing and managing key performance indicators and metrics to measure category performance and track progress towards goals.</li>
<li>Ability to lead projects or initiatives aimed at improving procurement processes, implementing new strategies, or driving innovation within the software category.</li>
<li>Excellent project management skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in leveraging technology and problem-solving tools to enhance category management practices, driving data-driven decision-making through the analysis of procurement data, report generation, and insightful contributions to performance evaluation within the software category.</li>
</ul><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About the job</h2>
In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim is to unlock the value for Google to reinvest in what matters most. We do this by bringing velocity, efficiency, and security to buying at Google, while partnering across Google to deliver solutions fit for purpose. As a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, we bring &quot;one voice&quot; to stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes. Our organization fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation while providing opportunities for ongoing career growth and development.
Within the Google Procurement Organization, the Category Management team partners closely with key stakeholders to help shape and implement procurement strategies. The Category team is responsible for developing and driving holistic category strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and bringing excellence to Google-wide sourcing, supplier, and agreement management.
In this role, you will be responsible for pioneering innovative category and sourcing strategies, cultivating supplier relationships, and optimizing spend categories through data-driven insights to unlock value for Google.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $107,000-$153,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 
 
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Responsibilities</h2><ul>
<li>Support development and execution of category strategies aligned with organizational objectives for assigned indirect spend categories.</li>
<li>Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service delivery and alignment with stakeholder&rsquo;s objectives.</li>
<li>Support the execution of sourcing strategies, Request for X (RFx) processes, lead commercial and agreement discussions, and supplier evaluations within designated categories.</li>
<li>Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and identify value opportunities within the category.</li>
<li>Analyze procurement data, generate reports, and provide insights to support decision-making and performance evaluation by using data to influence stakeholders to support sourcing recommendations and be deemed as procurement trusted advisor.</li>
</ul></div>Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.</div>

Category Manager, Software, Google Procurement

Mindlance

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 Client : Airlines/Aerospace/Aviation
 
 
 
 
 Title : Strategic Sourcing Manager/Global Strategic Manager/Senior Sourcing Manager/Sourcing Manager/Senior Sourcing Manager/Category Manager/Senior Category Manager
 
 
 
 
 Duration : 03 months (contract to hire)
 
 
 
 
 Location: Chicago, IL 60606
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This is not a contract manager role, this is for a Strategic Sourcing Manager role.
 
 
 This position is contract to hire.
 
 
 This position is a Hybrid position, 2-3 times per week.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Global Procurement organization at Client is responsible for procuring goods and services and developing/managing relationships with third-party providers with the objective of reducing total cost and risk to the company while improving levels of quality, service, and technology.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Strategic Sourcing Manager supports Client&rsquo;s Global Procurement team by successfully leading sourcing initiatives within the designated categories. This employee is responsible for meeting and exceeding business objectives in terms of scope of service, quality, risk mitigation, delivery timing, and cost.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role will lead global sourcing efforts for our newly launched travel media network, Kinective Media℠ by Client. For this strategic sourcing role, we are seeking a forward-thinking and results oriented professional with experience sourcing ad tech, digital platforms, media buying, SAAS, and consulting services. The successful candidate should be able to understand the evolving digital landscape of advertising technology, including platforms, AI, and emerging technologies.
 
 
 
 
 
 At Kinective Media, we believe in creating meaningful connections between travelers and brands through utilizing our award-winning loyalty program, MileagePlus. By leveraging insights from travel behaviors of over 165 million annual Client flyers, Kinective Media connects customers to personalized, real-time advertising, content, experiences and offers from leading brands. We provide marketers with unparalleled opportunities to engage with their target audiences across various channels, including our award-winning mobile app and Inflight entertainment screens and more, pre, during, and post journey.&rdquo;
 
 
 
 
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 Collaborate with leaders across the company on current state and future needs.
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 Proactively engage, consult and influence stakeholders and leadership on sourcing strategy.
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 Develop and maintain adequate knowledge in the assigned spend categories through relationships with department leaders, suppliers, and market experts.
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 Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback.
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 Conduct requests for complex proposals (RFPs) to competitively source products and services, including gathering requirements, identifying vendors, proposal evaluation and scoring, stakeholder engagement and TCO analysis.
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 Negotiate commercials and contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders&rsquo; needs are met.
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 Redline and negotiate contracts by collaborating with Client&rsquo;s legal department, Global Procurement leadership and other stakeholder departments.
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 Research and analyze market trends and potential suppliers and develop detailed sourcing strategies and plans.
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 Identify continuous improvement opportunities by leveraging new systems and product/services as well as new and innovative market offerings.
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 Participate in vendor management activities which may include following-up on performance against contract (compliance) and resolution of any constraints or issues.
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 Must not expect to have an SOP, must be proactive, great communicator and ready to influence suppliers and Client Mgrs/Executives.
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 Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of &ndash; Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.
 
 
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