Lead Category Manager - Facilities Procurement - Buyer 4-Fin

Lead Category Manager

The Facilities Team is seeking a Lead Category Manager to support commodities related to Energy Acquisition, Data Center Design / Construction, General Purpose Building Construction, Acquisition and Maintenance of Facility Capital Equipment, Global Physical Security Services, Shredding Services, Off-site Data Storage Strategies, Office Supplies and other Facility Services commodities. This is a global role requiring knowledge and support of projects worldwide with a majority emphasis on North and South America regions. Team member will also complete merger and acquisition related activities related to their facility service commodity areas. The individual must be self-driven and motivated to successfully manage multiple priorities and excel in the high-paced Oracle culture. Responsibilities will include extensive, high value contract negotiations, supplier management functions, regional and global sourcing initiatives, enforcing policies and procedures, and effecting change management across Oracle. The individual must possess knowledge of facility service commodities, the ability to review and interpret legal documents, effective negotiation skills and project management experience. Individual must also have technical skills, preferably well-versed in Excel and PowerPoint. Job requires strong critical thinking skills, and highly-cultivated interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with regional teams, cross functional groups, lines of business and suppliers. Individual will coordinate closely with counterparts in other regions relative to global strategy and initiatives. Job functions will include analyzing global spend trends, recommending cost saving opportunities, supporting stakeholders and identifying, proposing and initiating implementation of process efficiencies / improvements.

Leading contributor individually and as a team member. A self-starter who can work autonomously within a virtual team and in the local office. Work is non-routine and complex, involving the application of technical / business skills in area of specialization. Effective in a virtual environment. Commodity knowledge emphasis on Facility Services. Excellent written and oral communication. Customer service. Highly organized. Computer and negotiation skills. Ability to multitask. Excellent in meeting deadlines. 8 years experience and BS / BA degree. A confident, self-motivated individual with good communication and project management skills.

Disclaimer : Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US : Hiring Range in USD from : $87,000 to $178,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following : Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion. Short term disability and long term disability. Life insurance and AD&D. Supplemental life insurance (Employee / Spouse / Child). Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match. Paid time off : Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 11 paid holidays. Paid sick leave : 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. Paid parental leave. Adoption assistance. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Financial planning and group legal. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC4

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