Category Manager
7 months ago
Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
In this procurement consulting role, the Category Manager will lead the development, execution, and ongoing management of category/sourcing strategies for IBM’s Procurement BPO clients. Above and beyond strategic sourcing activities, the Category Manager should understand external variables, learn the internal landscape of our client (requirements, organizational structure, priorities) and develop relationships to successfully deliver improved cost, reduced risk, and more efficient programs.Role & Responsibilities
- Develops category strategies and sourcing strategies for the assigned areas of responsibility.
- Identifies cost savings opportunities across the client’s Travel spend.
- Acts as a trusted advisor and SME in the areas of sourcing and negotiating contracts for Travel and other Indirect categories.
- Achieve cost savings, risk mitigation, and process efficiencies through various value levers.
- Lead supplier selection process across multiple projects within the category, with various scope and client stakeholder groups.
- Lead negotiations with current and potential suppliers as part of the contract renewal or vendor selection process.
- Collect and analyze internal/external category data, metrics, and reports to track performance against targets.
- Ability to analyze multiple data sets to identify opportunities and category insights.
- Participate in category councils and business reviews to support collaboration, knowledge sharing, opportunity identification, and overall relationship development.
- Innovate within the procurement space; look at new ways to structure programs or categories, benefit from changes in supply market, or modify tools/processes to add value.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- A minimum of 7 years of strategic sourcing and category management experience
- 4+ years sourcing Travel & Expense categories in areas such as: Commercial Airline, Hotel, Car Rental, Travel Management Company, Corporate Payment, Online Booking Tool, Expense Solution
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Previous experience in a client facing / consultative role
- Degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain Management or other applicable field
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