Senior Category Leader

the Client•Oakland, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

This role is open to local and non-local candidates and is fully remote. The Senior Category Leader works with the Line of Business (LOB) to develop, source, and negotiate major contracts. The role effectively influences LOBs, including senior leadership, to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment of sourcing strategies. The position plays a key role in the Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process.

Requirements

Sourcing experience
Understanding of contracts
Negotiation skills
Ability to develop, issue, and evaluate RFXs
Vendor management
Project management and ability to lead cross-functional teams
Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions as needed to perform at the job level
Ability to apply contract processes and procedures and relevant contracts and licensing — for example ESC, IBEW, tort, contract law — as needed to perform at the job level
Ability to work independently with limited oversight
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products — for example Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access — as needed to perform at the job level
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
Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of the trade, occupation, or role as needed to perform at the job level
Knowledge of database and information systems — for example SCADA, EMS, OMT, OIS, SAP, ERP, COSO, Teradata, COBIT, Question Mark — as needed to perform at the job level

Nice To Haves

Master's 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
6 years of experience in procurement or related field

Responsibilities

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
Develops, issues, and evaluates RFXs
Manages vendor relationships
Manages projects and leads cross-functional teams