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Description:The Category Manager is primarily responsible for strategically sourcing new and existing vendors, negotiating and administering contracts with vendors with varying degrees of complexity and/or sensitivity, ensuring that cost, quality, and delivery terms are adhered to and met. This Category Manager will be a key resource for all procurement and purchasing issues related to Front Office Technologies including Recruiting and Interviewing Tools, various software applications including Job Boards and Job Tracking, and Professional Services. This role is accountable for providing procurement leadership with a strong focus in these categories that are driven directly by Allegis Group Operating Companies (OpCos). We are seeking a professional with strong experience in Sourcing, supplier negotiations, and data gathering in support of the OpCos’ technology and services needs. A key aspect of the role is building collaborative relationships with internal business partners, as well as strategic relationships with suppliers. International experience within this category is desired. This role is also responsible for building a relationship with operating company contacts and internal departments, developing category plans and presenting strategies on a regular basis, reviewing purchase requisitions, ensuring appropriate authorization and adequate documentation from key members within the organization. The Category Manager will be selecting and conferring with vendors to obtain products and service information including price, product availability, and delivery schedules; coordinate with the representatives from vendor companies and internally to construct, negotiate, and assess all category contracts and services. This role reports to the Sourcing Manager in Procurement. · Deep working and demonstrable knowledge of the IT category (including but not limited to recruiting software and job boards) · Detailed experience and knowledge of the strategic sourcing process lifecycle · Develop, coordinate, and implement category procurement sourcing plans that provide maximum value to the business while effectively managing organizational spend · Engage internal stakeholders globally in order to understand business objectives and desired market related outcomes (10k+ total internal employees, in over 300 global locations) · Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, leadership, and Executives, and influence decisions to align with good procurement practices · Lead procurement projects including negotiation of contracts & commercial terms consistent with maximizing business value for the company as a whole · Understand and apply principles of information security, data protection, and privacy concerns with a global view · Measure and report value delivered · Perform in-depth analysis of supply markets and sources from globally capable and competitive suppliers · Expert level in conducting strategic supplier sourcing activities including RFx, negotiations, contracting, price analyses, and program management to support new strategies · Oversee complex procurement projects across a variety of geographies and functions · Research industry benchmarks (pricing, quality, product changes, service levels, trends) · Responsible for monitoring global supply solutions and expenditures · Involved in wide ranging planning cycles from short term to multi-year sourcing activities · Build TCO cost modeling and baseline documentation · Develop and negotiate vendor SLAs, KPIs and performance metrics · Ensure that adequate price competition exists, and favorable supply arrangements are met · Manage customer’s expectations through timely feedback and proactive communication · Recommend and implement cost saving and cost avoidance measures · Review contract compliance, identify problem situations and recommend corrective measures · Identify risk situations and coordinate solutions with management · Develop relationships with other business units and understand their business plans · Maintain vendors and contract files in our internal vendor database · Responsible for using independent judgment and making decisions that require a great degree of creative, analytical, and problem-solving ability · Develop and maintain metrics of vendor performance for use in placement of repeat or new business · Negotiate and support SLA agreements with new and existing vendors to ensure expected performance levels are maintainedSkills:Procurement, Supply chain, Category management, Purchasing, Strategic sourcing, IT, Negotiation, Vendor managementTop Skills Details:Procurement,Supply chain,Category management,Purchasing,Strategic sourcingAdditional Skills & Qualifications:· BS in supply chain/purchasing, BA in business-related field, or equivalent substantive experience · At least 4-6 years in procurement or strategic sourcing organization · Extensive complex contract procurement experience. · Working with and/or managing cross functional teams Skills/Abilities: · Strong negotiation skills · Excellent organization and customer service skills · Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently · Excellent interpersonal skills (written and verbal) required with the ability to interact with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization · Experience in implementation of processes, policies, and methodologies · High degree of attention to detail · Strong analytical skills including advanced use of Excel · Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and related computer skillsExperience Level:Intermediate LevelAbout Aston Carter: Please Note: Scammers are posing as Aston Carter. We'll never contact you via Gmail, Telegram, or WhatsApp and we'll never solicit money from you.At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.
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