Global Category Manager

Global Category Manager :

Versigent  is currently searching for an IT Category Manager to be part of their Indirect IT Category team. This person will work closely with cross functional teams and key stakeholders to drive effective sourcing strategy to deliver the best outcome for Versigent . Key responsibilities will include leading the effective execution of the category management strategies, conducting commercial and contractual negotiations, stakeholder and supplier risk management. Successful candidate will be required to have the necessary experience, category knowledge, skills and capabilities to deliver on strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies and sourcing plans that foster the highest level of commitment to continuous improvement in category and service quality, cost, delivery, service, and technology
• Plans and directs activities within assigned categories to achieve the maximum measurable results
• Serves as the principal liaison representing Versigent  external towards suppliers on all commercial and business relationship content, including but not limited to quality, cost, delivery, service, contracts, risks and technology objectives
• Ensures supplier KPI’s are in place as applicable and needed to audit supplier results, financial performance, and technical capabilities
• Ensures supplier commercial and operational processes and principles meet requirements in support of best cost, financial performance, and technical capabilities
• Leads, directs and manages any commercial negotiations involving the assigned categories and/or services
• Collects, and coordinates business and technical requirements from the stakeholder, and supporting functions for negotiations.
• Drives & Innovates supplier’s improvements and performance by identifying and implementing solutions to business problems, independently cross-functional and globally as appropriate within assigned categories
• Execution of stated goals and objectives toward the defined annual operating and strategic plans
• Critical to acquire a full understanding of various marketplace conditions and environments as well as the regional and global implications
• Represents Versigent  supplier interests within Versigent  towards all functions, levels, and stakeholders regionally and globally as applicable and required within the assigned categories

Basic Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in strategic procurement and supply chain management in a technology-related industry
• Prior experience in a similar global role sourcing IT Services, Software, Hardware, Network, Telco and/or Cloud services (5+ years)
• Strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks, and contract negotiation skills
• Knowledge of the best sourcing practices and the methodologies used for this category of IT supplier /partner
• Good understanding of commercial agreements. Experience drafting and negotiating contracts (reviewing redlines, identifying and offering solutions to potential issues)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed environment
• Strong analytical skills required - should cost and TCO modeling
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills to be applied in working with partners across the entire contract life cycle

Bonus:

• Masters Degree in Business or equivalent
• Supply Chain qualifications (e.g. CIPS, IIPMM)
• Experience using Ariba would be an advantage

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