Category Manager - Infrastructure, Security, Network
Category Manager - Infrastructure, Security, Network
Posted 14 days ago
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
- Define and execute sourcing or category management strategies aligned with business goals.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with IT and business teams. Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to guide sourcing decisions.
- Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
- Lead or support supplier transitions, audits, and performance evaluations.
- Monitor and report on category performance metrics and implement improvements.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality systems, and legal requirements.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to team members
- Support global and regional sourcing initiatives and projects.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.4+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or category management.
- Proven experience negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier performance. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.
- Experience in contract terms, redlining, and negotiation.
- Desired Characteristics
- Expertise in working with these categories
- Strong leadership and influencing skills. Lean/Six Sigma certification or experience with process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
- Proficiency in sourcing tools and systems. Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed
- We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
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A number in mind
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