Category Manager
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Qualifications
- Must Have:
- Bachelors of Masters degree with relevant field with 12+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Supply Chain Management within a global organization.
- Expertise in supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, RFx processes, and procurement lifecycle management.
- Proven experience in cost analysis, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and driving sourcing strategies.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to work across global and multicultural teams.
- Familiar with Source-to-Pay (S2P), supplier quality management, compliance frameworks, and SOX requirements.
- Expertise in supply market intelligence, supplier development programs, and category optimization methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead virtual teams, manage complex projects, and drive transformation initiatives in a global matrix organization.
- Nice to Have:
- Familiar in the Telecommunications, Technology, IT Services, or Network Infrastructure industry.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute global category strategies that support business requirements, cost optimization, innovation, quality, and supply continuity.
- Lead supplier selection, onboarding, performance management, and relationship development across assigned categories.
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, RFx processes, contract negotiations, and supplier lifecycle management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement activities with business priorities and market dynamics.
- Monitor supplier performance, risks, market intelligence, and technology roadmaps to support informed decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes, SOX requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, manage savings reporting, and contribute to business competitiveness.
- Act as the primary escalation point for supplier-related issues while leading virtual teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiar in the Telecommunications, Technology, IT Services, or Network Infrastructure industry.
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