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Technology Category Manager with our leading technology company that powers the global travel industry. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Dallas, TX (Remote till end of this year). Please review the job description below. Job ID: 21-21605 Job Description:Leads sourcing events and negotiations and manages procurements for highly visible and high dollar contracts with the goal of protecting the interest of Client. Mentors other Team Members and advocates continuous improvement efforts. WORK ACTIVITIES/CONTEXT:Ability to support multiple technical categories, across multiple programs and areas of the business.Ability to contract at a moderate to advanced level with respect to contractual terms such as IP, data security, LOL, SLA development.Ability to successfully lead, manage and negotiate sole source and one of a kind solutions with limited leverage, all Technology agreements, and multi-faceted RFX programs.Functional Competencies:Strategic SourcingBuilds and maintains solid working relationships with internal Customers and vendors for more complex strategic sourcing engagements and negotiationsDevelops internal subject matter expertise for key suppliers to increase efficiency, value, and competitive edge for Client.Develops sourcing and negotiations strategies and build internal consensus from an enterprise perspectiveCost ManagementNegotiates and drafts more complex contracts for products and services with the goal of obtaining the best cost and mitigating riskDrives and delivers cost savings opportunities to improve profitability and achieve best total cost of ownershipUses solid understanding of business requirements to execute the most appropriate agreementProcurement ProceduresLeads best practices in Technology Procurement processes to ensure consistent outcomesCarries best practices in Technology Procurement processes to project teams and peersAdvocates SCM processes to internal Customers and suppliers as a means for negotiating deals for consistent and successful outcomesCollaborates to drive continuous process improvements to improve efficiencies and add value EDUCATION:BA or equivalent experience required (SCM preferred) WORK EXPERIENCE:5 - 7 years SCM/Technology or related fieldLICENSING/CERTIFICATION:Preferred - PMP, Six Sigma Green Belt, CPSM, and/or CTPE PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Ability to perform work duties from desk/office work area for extended periods of time.SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/WORK STYLE: Professional Competencies:Communicates EffectivelyIs effective in a variety of communication settings as well as among diverse styles and position levels, including executivesIs able to “read” a room and adapt approach in the moment without losing momentumExplains value of SCM to stakeholders to gain “buy in”Demonstrates ability to challenge and influence at all levelsPlans and AlignsAlways ensures that the short-term goals are in line with the long-term objectivesApplies Project Management skills to manage time effectively through organizing work and providing guidance to resolve issues/questions in order to meet deadlinesEstablishes personal best practices to manage responsibilities and advocates a cross functional TeamSupports and provides help to the Team to ensure accuracy and completeness of tasksManages ComplexityHandles situations of complexity independentlyManages challenging, complex agreements, events, and programsProactively uses resources to understand, investigate, and resolve complex issuesIndependently leverages knowledge and experience to accurately analyze situations and makes sound decisionsMust be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information.Must have flexibility to work extended hours during the week and weekend, including Company holidays, during quarterly close or special projects.Limited TravelOur client is a leading technology company that powers the global travel industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.#Dal1 #Dal3Vacancy expired!