Procurement Category Manager – Services

Procurement Category Manager – Services

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management.
• Proven expertise in strategically sourcing the end-to-end services for large-scale technology deployments, with demonstrated success in managing third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support).
• Proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of contract law and procurement best practices.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive transformation by developing and executing innovative, solution-oriented sourcing strategies for our systems integration services.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, assess supplier capabilities, and inform sourcing decisions. Proactively identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Spearhead the development of robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and performance-based contracts, leading negotiations to optimize our total cost of ownership.
• Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, process improvements, demand management, and alternative sourcing strategies. Identify and implement innovative cost savings opportunities.
• Cultivate strategic alliances with key service partners, implementing rigorous vendor performance management to ensure alignment with our business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to assigned service categories, including project deployment delays, single-source dependencies, financial stability of suppliers, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., pre and post Sales teams, engineering, project and product management, legal) to understand business needs and ensure alignment on procurement strategies.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. Ensure contracts are properly maintained and tracked.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulations.
• Develop and maintain accurate procurement data, reports, and analytics to track performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Category Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Negotiation
• Cost Reduction
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Market Analysis
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Data Analysis
• ERP Systems