Global Category Manager

GeologicsBedford, MA
Hybrid

About The Position

Role: Global Category Manager Client: Consumer Tech Location: Bedford, MA (Hybrid) Duration: 6-month contract Hourly Rate: $50/hr (W2, non-benefited) You must be a US Citizen to apply.

Requirements

  • ISM Certified or other related professional certification is desired.
  • Proven track record and ability to manage multiple projects/categories.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, collaborative, and interpersonal skills to foster respect and teamwork with internal and external partners.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate team members and cross functional teams to embrace the procurement processes.
  • Collaborative, problem solver, and solution focused/driven.
  • Demonstrated the 'trusted advisor' status in previous roles.
  • Experience partnering with Legal and Finance on contract and approval processes.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fast paced, global, and multicultural environment.
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience indirect procurement/sourcing experience.

Nice To Haves

  • A master's in supply chain or business administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement global category strategies for IT, R&D, and Digital spend, aligned with business and financial objectives.
  • Lead end to end strategic sourcing initiatives, including demand assessment, market analysis, RFP/RFQ execution, negotiations, and contracting.
  • Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value improvement opportunities.
  • Proactively manage contract renewals to avoid auto renewals and ensure right sized, competitive agreements.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis, building pricing models to deliver actionable recommendations and to support decision-making.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior business stakeholders across IT, Engineering, Digital, and Finance.
  • Lead commercial negotiations with global and regional suppliers.
  • Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews and governance cadence.
  • Drive alignment across regions to reduce fragmentation and improve leverage.
  • Support stakeholders to gather key business requirements, data, and feedback in vendor selection process.
  • Coordinate and manage QBR's with Critical and Strategic Vendors.
  • Review and negotiate key commercial terms including pricing, payment terms, payment frequency, SLAs, and termination clauses.
  • Partner closely with Legal to manage contract risk and compliance.
  • Prepare sourcing recommendations and obtain required internal approvals.
  • Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, controls, and audit requirements.
  • Responsible for decision making driving TCO, ensuring a clear understanding of the end-to-end benefit/expenditures.
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