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Senior Category Manager – Global Procurement, Hardware, Software, Infrastructure

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1956H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$94.5K - $148.5K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Leads global procurement strategies for hardware, software and infrastructure across Engineering, Product and other technology teams. • Negotiates hardware, software, and infrastructure deals through knowledge of relevant suppliers and deal structures for Engineering, Product and other technology teams. • Responsible for supply continuity and quality, lead time improvements and savings/ROI targets. • Actively identifies gaps, proposes and implements changes needed to meet strategic objectives. • Drives and delivers savings/ROI opportunities aligned with organization commitments. • Develops vendor management strategies to consolidate global vendors and achieve strategic objectives. • Develops, communicates and executes global procurement strategies aligned with best practices and strategic objectives. • Partners with business leaders to execute CapEx and OpEx purchases that meet cost savings and other strategic objectives. • Brainstorms and provides feedback on category planning and best practices in supply and procurement organizations. • Supports key initiatives, such as Source to Pay rollout, Business Intelligence tool optimizations, process efficiencies and spend controls to ensure adherence to best practices and procurement governance. • Ability to inspire and motivate others; engenders support and trust from all levels of the organization. • Demonstrates adaptability for working in diverse, fast-paced environments with significant grey areas and multiple, sometimes competing priorities and objectives. • Makes decisions that support strategic objectives; takes personal accountability for decisions made and gains the support of others. • Collaborates with key cross-functional stakeholders to ensure engagement, buy-in and ownership of sourcing strategies.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or relevant experience; advanced degree a plus.
  • Demonstrable experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management across hardware, software and technology infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to negotiate and structure complex vendor agreements with reputable suppliers.
  • Experience developing vendor consolidation strategies that reduce risk, improve operations and deliver measurable cost savings.
  • Strong financial acumen, including business case development, TCO analysis, and capital and operating expenditure planning.
  • Familiarity with Source-to-Pay systems, Business Intelligence tools, and procurement process improvement.
  • Confident and poised; excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to influence and present to stakeholders up to C-Suite.
  • Ability to build cross-functional relationships across Engineering, Product and other technology teams, as well as Finance, Legal, Operations and Security teams.
  • Self-starter with can-do attitude, sense of humor, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally; comfortable working in dynamic, globally diverse environments.

Benefits

  • An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
  • The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
  • Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
  • An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.

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