Category Manager Business Services Procurement

Position Title:Category Manager Business Services ProcurementMemphis TNPay Rate: $83000 - $118600Multiple factors including Individual experience skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay Time (Hybrid)About The Role: Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) Business Services is seeking a strategic and resultsdrivenCategory Manager with deep IT procurement experience and the versatility to support a broad range of sourcing indirect service categories. This role is critical to shaping and executing sourcing strategies that enable IT innovation while also providing agile support across additional functional disciplines within guidance from GCF Business Services leadership you will apply strong sourcing contracting and supplier management expertise to initiatives ranging from shortterm projects to complex year-long strategic Responsibilities:Serve as the primary sourcing expert for IT categories leveraging technical knowledge and IT procurement experience to secure bestinclass solutions services and value. Partner with business stakeholders to negotiate and contract for services and solutions that optimize price delivery and service levels following GCFs Global Sourcing processes. Lead and/or support conventional and complex contract negotiations across IT and additional assigned categories such as HR legal marketing and financial advisory services . Develop refine and negotiate strong contractual language to manage risk and support evolving business needs. Influence and drive organizational change through strong communication interpersonal skills and stakeholder partnership. Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal IT leaders as well as crossfunctional teams. Monitor market trends emerging technologies and supplier capabilities to inform category strategies. Use data analytics and reporting to identify cost savings operational efficiencies and bestpractice opportunities. Lead cross-functional teams through disciplined strategic sourcing processes. Manage multiple projects with competing priorities across IT and broader organizational needs. Collaborate with support functions to ensure strategies and agreements align with business goals and financial objectives. Evaluate spend data to identify and pursue savings opportunities efficiency improvements and supplier diversity You: Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesBachelors degree required 5 years of experience in sourcing procurement and/or contract management Significant IT procurement experience strongly preferred and essential for success Ability to flex into additional categories beyond IT and support diverse business needs Experience leading and participating in cross-functional teams Demonstrated proficiency in contract review and negotiation Strong attention to detail with a processdriven mindset Strength in data analysis problem solving and strategic thinkingKey Competencies: Vendor Negotiation Contract Execution Action Oriented Relationship Building Time Management Business Acumen Priority Setting SelfDevelopment Dealing with Ambiguity Problem Solving Drive for Results PerseveranceAbout Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products diapers feminine care incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and addition our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials paints coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3300 employees globally with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting GCF:Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected valued engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse Got You Covered:At Global Cellulose Fibers our employees are our most important asset and thats reflected in our benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families including:Medical Dental Life insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsShort-term and Long-term Disability401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributionsPaid Time OffPhysical Location of Position: Memphis Corporate Office 6400 Poplar Ave. Memphis TN 38197Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact or .