REMOTE Procurement Indirect Category Manager

Procurement Technology Category Manager
Tysons Virginia REMOTE
Perm Role

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Procurement Indirect Category Managerwill develop and maintain an effective view of our indirect categories including Marketing & Sales Legal Facilities Station Operations Corporate as well as Telecom Broadcast Technology and Information Technology spend.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Accomplish results through the management of cross-functional Business Unit professional teams and departments.
Assume responsibility for end results of allocated workstreams; contribute to planning and policy within assigned areas.
Integrate subject matter expertise and industry knowledge within a defined area.
Contributeto the development of standards and operating practices.
Planand lead category projects programs and strategic initiatives related to Telecom Broadcast Technology and Information Technology spend.
Administer and support as needed all ad hoc sales calls and scheduling of single-use and full-time services across the enterprise footprint.
Manage all indirect category spend databases.
Manageservices vendor relationships and contracts that flow through the department via Operations Sales or customer requests.
Provideindirect category quotes conduct price negotiations and complete order requests.
Maintains reports on all sourcing requests including:
o Initial quotes
o Inquiries
o Business cases
o Completed contracts
o Supplier discontinuations
Maintains a working knowledge of facilities within the enterprise footprint.
Travels occasionally between U.S.-based facilities as needed.
Maintains rigor and thoroughness using best-in-class sourcing and procurement methodologies including:
o Seven-step strategic sourcing process
o Baselining analysis
o Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis

WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THIS ROLE
36 years of category management experience (including Marketing & Sales Legal Facilities Corporate) within a procurement or strategic sourcing function.
Experience leading a category team to drive savings optimize the supply base and achieve measurable results.
Demonstrated success achieving cost reductions through target setting and execution for more than $15 million in category spend.
Procurement project management experience.

Preferred Experience
More than 6 years of category management experience in indirect categories (including Marketing & Sales Legal Facilities Corporate and other assigned categories) within a procurement or strategic sourcing function.
Experience managing Telecom Broadcast Technology Hardware Software and Services categories.
Experience leading a category team to drive savings optimize the supply base and achieve results.
Demonstrated achievement of cost reduction targets across $10 million to $90 million in category spend.
510 years of procurement project management experience.

Skills Education and Certifications Preferred
Bachelors degree in Business or Finance plus an MBA.
More than 10 years of experience working with a technology or broadcast company.