Category Leader, Expert

SEDAA • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $70 - $80 • Remote

About The Position

This is a 4-5 month project with the possibility of extension for a Category Leader, Expert. The assignment is remote, open to local and non-local candidates. If the chosen candidate is outside the client service territory or out of state, the supplier will be responsible for providing a laptop or any additional equipment needed. A client laptop will be issued if the chosen candidate is within the client service territory. The role involves developing, issuing, and evaluating RFX's, vendor management, project management, and leading cross-functional teams. The Category Leader will effectively influence Lines of Business (LOBs), including senior leadership, to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment of sourcing strategies. They will work with LOBs to develop, source, and negotiate major contracts and play a key role in the Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process.

Requirements

• Sourcing experience
• Understanding Contracts
• Negotiation Skills
• Ability to develop, issue and evaluate RFX's
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Lead Cross-functional teams
• Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions
• Ability to apply contract processes and procedures and relevant contracts and licensing
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Bachelors Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience in supply chain, or related, 5 years

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification
• LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Experience in procurement, or related, 6 years'

Responsibilities

• Develop, issue and evaluate RFX's
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Lead Cross-functional teams
• Effectively influences LOBs, including senior leadership, to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment of sourcing strategies
• Works with Line of Business (LOB) to develop, source and negotiate major contracts
• Plays a key role in Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior