CATEGORY MANAGER - REMOTE
About The Position
Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support our diverse customer base and enhance our business operations. Our domain encompasses a vast spectrum of opportunities, from hands-on desk support to Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI, and Modern Application development. We are committed to building robust IT infrastructures, driving digital transformation, and much more. Job SummaryThe manager of the Corporate Technology Category Management will support building effective technology vendor partnerships, sourcing & procurement, contract development, negotiation, and compliance in support of the Compass Technology Group. Working with key stakeholder groups, primary responsibilities will encompass managing vendor relationships and performance, risk assessments, facilitating support escalations, commercial and contractual negotiations, compliance, and helping various organizational stakeholders connect with assigned vendors as needed. The position will encompass a varying mix of both strategic and tactical activities that must be balanced to achieve the desired results. This role will require strong relationship, contracting, negotiation, communication skills. Some intermittent travel may be required throughout North America.
Requirements
- Successful 3rd party vendor management experience
- Strong relationship management skills
- Minimum 5 years of relevant technology and/or business experience
- BA/BS Degree in technology, business, or a qualitative field
- Strong business / commercial and financial acumen
- Excellent written, verbal communication
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Effective organization, planning, problem solving, and analytical skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Corporate department technology (Human Resources, Accounting, Tax, Sales, etc) a plus
Responsibilities
- building effective technology vendor partnerships
- sourcing & procurement
- contract development
- negotiation
- compliance in support of the Compass Technology Group
- managing vendor relationships and performance
- risk assessments
- facilitating support escalations
- commercial and contractual negotiations
- compliance
- helping various organizational stakeholders connect with assigned vendors as needed
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
