Category Manager, IT
About The Position
The Category Manager, IT will manage one or more larger procurement spend categories, including, but not necessarily limited to the entire portfolio of Technology spend (which includes cloud and SaaS platforms, enterprise software and network infrastructure, cybersecurity and data protection, AI and machine learning platforms, IT professional services, and AV equipment and services) while ensuring appropriate strategic alignment of the designated portfolios of assigned team members. Conduct periodic IT portfolio analysis and develop appropriate strategies by identifying the value or financial impact to the University and level of supply risk. Engage stakeholders to understand and meet the needs and goals of the business unit and how procurement can support those goals. Analyze spend data to determine pricing inconsistencies, savings opportunities, and consolidation and demand management opportunities. Measure and manage supplier performance relative to contracted service levels. Identify and resolve supplier performance issues. Develop, manage, and lead team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years of procurement experience
- Experience with procurement, contract negotiation, customer relationship management (including executive management) and supplier relationship management.
- Experience with eProcurement technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to develop data-driven category analysis including relevant market insight, supplier understanding, and spend analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to develop deep category-specific expertise, and define and document key stakeholder business requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple spend categories, including management of supplier relationships and diverse supplier programs; manage the contract lifecycle including contract renewals and compliance management; develop deep, sustainable customer relationships; and develop category strategies in collaboration with strategic sourcing resources.
- Proven ability to understand procurement operations, including payables process.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact in a cross-functional environment with all levels of management.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint and Excel.
- Working proficiency with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau).
- Demonstrated ability to understand financial and departmental goals and develop plans that align with those goals.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Finance, Economics, or Supply Chain or Master's Degree
- 3+ years Experience with IT category management, strategic sourcing and competitive price analysis.
- Experience managing other procurement professionals.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred.
- IT-specific credentials such as IAITAM Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage one or more larger procurement spend categories, including the entire portfolio of Technology spend.
- Ensure strategic alignment of designated portfolios of assigned team members.
- Conduct periodic IT portfolio analysis and develop appropriate strategies.
- Identify the value or financial impact to the University and level of supply risk.
- Engage stakeholders to understand and meet the needs and goals of the business unit.
- Analyze spend data to determine pricing inconsistencies, savings opportunities, and consolidation and demand management opportunities.
- Measure and manage supplier performance relative to contracted service levels.
- Identify and resolve supplier performance issues.
- Develop, manage, and lead team members.
Benefits
- In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00 to USD $140,000.00.
- NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040.
- NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
