Job SummaryPurpose and Scope: TELEWORK Functions as a working Category Manager within the Procurement and Supply Chain organization to provide support of an effective strategic procurement program.
Category Manager will manage master agreements and supplier relationships assigned for major groups of spend.
The position is expected to become an expert in the managed category field, understanding the market dynamics, sources of supply, influences on major suppliers, and the needs of internal company stakeholders at program and corporate levels.
The position will assist with identifying areas of addressable spend targeting supplier and commodity optimization through strategic agreements, actively track supplier performance, and develop & report metrics for internal stakeholders, with the goal of assisting the company to operate leaner, faster, and more effectively for indirect projects.
Essential Responsibilities:Identifies and manages the relationships with major suppliers and their internal stakeholders.Functions as a market expert on a portfolio of internal projects routinely distributing brief(s)/reports to provide strategic sourcing opportunities and other internal status updates on project categories.
Oversees data gathering, exploration and research into current industry trends, publishing the results to a wide list of company stakeholders (IT, Finance, HR, Transportation, etc.)Manages corporate/strategic agreements and purchase orders including monitoring performance, prices, and certifications; exercising of options, conducting market analysis, and negotiating prices; maintaining agreement/subcontract and purchase order files; issuing modifications as necessary; assisting management in resolving supplier problems; and resolving invoicing issues with Finance and Accounting.Oversees/evaluates potential suppliers and ongoing performance.
Performs periodic reviews of procurement actions for compliance with policies and procedures, competition, and prime contract requirements.Ensures that all necessary data is entered and maintained in automated systems; provides feedback on data quality and system/ process improvement opportunitiesMonitors the Small Business (SB) Program and identifies potential sources for compliance with the SB Program.
Solicits new procurement sources with the assistance of management including small, disadvantaged, HUB zone, veteran-owned, woman-owned businesses, in addition to other Small Business subcategories recognized by the US Small Business piles and submits reports to customers and management.Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.Knowledge and SkillsClear and concise communication skills, with experience presenting to senior executive levels Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Teams functionalityDemonstrate cross-functional business partnership, project management and process improvement skillsWork Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required, in management or supply chain management or engineering or compliance.Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience of working within a supply chain, procurement, subcontracts, or supplier quality role.Significant experience in conducting wide supplier competitions.
Must include RFI, RFP, supplier selection, and supplier performance management.
Must have experience performing these tasks under US Federal Government programs.Ability to conduct supply chain analysis and compliance and draw reasonable conclusions to make recommendations that withstand critical examination.
Ability to communicate complex analysis to all levels of the organizationPreferred Qualifications Master’s preferred, in management or supply chain management or engineering or compliance