Principal Buyer

Oracle•Rocklin, CA

About The Position

The Facilities Team is seeking a Lead Category Manager to support commodities related to Energy (Gas/Electricity/Solar) Acquisition, Data Center Design / Construction, General Purpose Building Construction, Acquisition and Maintenance of Facility Capital Equipment, Global Physical Security Services, 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 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 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 (NA, JAPAC & EMEA) 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. Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives. True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [email protected] [[email protected]] or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Requirements

knowledge of service commodities
ability to review and interpret legal documents
effective negotiation skills
project management experience
technical skills, preferably well-versed in Excel and PowerPoint
strong critical thinking skills
highly-cultivated interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with regional teams, cross functional groups, lines of business and suppliers

Responsibilities

extensive, high value contract negotiations
supplier management functions
regional and global sourcing initiatives
enforcing policies and procedures
effecting change management across Oracle
analyzing global spend trends
recommending cost saving opportunities
supporting stakeholders
identifying, proposing and initiating implementation of process efficiencies/improvements