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Posted Date: Aug 10, 2021
A family of companies and experiencesAs the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 225,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!great people. great services. great results.Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.Job SummaryThe VMO is responsible for providing business focused technology Sourcing & Procurement, Contracting & Supplier Management services to drive supply optimization, cost efficiencies, minimize risk, and ensure supplier performance. The team is comprised of the following groups: Vendor Onboarding & Setup, Sourcing & Procurement, Contract Administration & Compliance, and Category Management. We support all Compass North American sectors and touch many lines of business including HR, Accounting and Finance, Treasury, Technology, Risk & Legal, Strategic Projects, Procurement, and Sales.The Senior Information Technology Category Manager will lead a small team and be accountable for building effective technology vendor partnerships for the delivery and support of enterprise and customer facing solutions. Working with key stakeholder groups, primary responsibilities will encompass strategy development, managing vendor relationships and performance, facilitating support escalations, commercial and contractual compliance, and helping various organizational stakeholders connect with assigned vendors as needed. The position will encompass a varying mix of both strategic and tactical activities that must be balanced to achieve the desired results. This role will require strong relationship, communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills. Some intermittent travel may be required throughout North America.Key Strengths- Successful management of vendor partnerships
- People management and leadership skills
- Collaboration and networking with 3rd party vendors
- Strategy development in line with department and organizational goals
- Management of objectives and deliverables in accordance with company policy and budgets
- Provide leadership and support for strategic objectives and overall priorities
- Hold 3rd party vendor accountable for commercial and contractual compliance
- Integrity and confidentiality of information
- Highly developed sense of ownership and responsibility
- Ability to assimilate a diverse set of data points into a cohesive picture
- Service oriented collaborative approach to customer and peer relationships
- Work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
- Commitment to quality and results
- 3rd party vendor management experience
- Enterprise hardware / software licensing experience a plus
- Significant knowledge and experience with enterprise technology solutions
- Minimum 8 years of relevant technology or business experience
- BA/BS Degree in business or a qualitative field
- Strong business / commercial and financial acumen
- Excellent written, verbal communication
- Good presentation skills
- Proven team leadership and consensus building experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Effective organization, planning, and problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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