REMOTE Procurement Indirect Category Manager

Procurement Technology Category Manager The Procurement Indirect Category Manager will 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. • 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. • Contribute to the development of standards and operating practices. • Plan and 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. • Manage services, vendor relationships, and contracts that flow through the department via Operations, Sales, or customer requests. • Provide indirect 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 • 3–6 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. • 5–10 years of procurement project management experience. Skills, Education, and Certifications Preferred • Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance, plus an MBA. • More than 10 years of experience working with a technology or broadcast company.