Category Manager - Information Technology

Procurement Consulting Category Manager

In this procurement consulting role, the Category Manager will lead the development, execution, and ongoing management of category / sourcing strategies for IBM's Procurement BPO clients. The Category Manager should understand external variables, learn the internal landscape of our client (requirements, organizational structure, priorities) and develop relationships to successfully deliver improved cost, reduced risk, and more efficient programs.

Your role and responsibilities include :

• Developing category strategies and / or sourcing strategies for the assigned areas of responsibility.
• Building deep relationships with cross-functional client stakeholders including retained Procurement teams, business stakeholders, Legal, and Finance.
• Identifying cost savings opportunities across the client's Information Technology spend.
• Acting as a trusted advisor and SME in the areas of sourcing and negotiating contracts for Technology and other Indirect categories.
• Achieving cost savings, risk mitigation, and process efficiencies through various value levers.
• Leading supplier selection process across multiple simultaneous projects within the category.
• Leading negotiations with current and potential suppliers as part of the contract renewal or vendor selection process.
• Collecting and analyzing internal / external category data, metrics, and reports to track performance against targets and identify new sourcing opportunities or category insights.
• Innovating within the procurement space; looking at new ways to structure programs or categories, benefit from changes in supply market, or modify tools / processes to add value.
• Providing support throughout the sourcing and contracting process when necessary, ensuring seamless handoff to our clients when appropriate.

Required technical and professional expertise :

Preferred technical and professional experience :

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