Category Management, Software

3 weeks ago

Hartford, United States Albano Systems, Inc. Full time

CONTRACT TO HIRE - W2 ONLY - NO VISA TRANSFER - NO THIRD PARTIES


Hybrid Role - 3 days onsite in either Hartford, CT or Morristown, NJ


SAAS experienced required


Category Management, Software Category is responsible and accountable for developing, and executing the category and sourcing strategy for software for the business segments; Marketing, Digital Experience, and Corporate Business Applications (Finance, HR, Legal, Tax, HIMCO, Sales), managing annual spend of approximately $1M-$5M. This role works closely with business partners / stakeholders and business leaders in assigned departments, requires knowledge and experience of software vendor relationships, and experience building and driving enterprise-wide sourcing strategies. This role is also responsible to develop category best practices, and initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance and other areas as identified. The Assistant Director of Software Category shall lead competitive assessments and contract negotiations and draft resulting contracts.


QUALIFICATIONS:


• Maximum of 5 years of experience in category strategy, sourcing and negotiating agreements within the software category including significant experience and expertise leading strategic sourcing process

• Successful track record in Procurement with significant experience developing and executing category strategies and reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts

• Demonstrated strong strategic and analytical skills with ability to solve long-term and analytical problems

• Experience in leading market analysis and intelligence gathering across relevant categories to support successful strategy development

• Extensive negotiation skills and best practices in contracting

• Excellent relationship management skills including the ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership in Procurement and across multiple Businesses and Corporate Functions

• Exceptional ability to influence stakeholders and drive groups with divergent opinions toward effective, collaborative decisions

• Exceptional supplier relationship and contract/conflict management skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Outcome-oriented with experience driving results in an environment of change

• Strong packaging and presentation skills with the ability to analyze and explain pricing models and contract terms

• Significant experience with integrating data & analytics with strategy development & sourcing execution (market analysis, cost modeling, benchmarking, should cost analysis, etc.)

• Strong strategic mindset

• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial

• Strong focus on customer engagement and service

• Experience dealing with ambiguity through effective influence and collaboration at multiple levels of the organization

• Needs to be comfortable challenging current-state thinking, with evidence and recommend alternative approaches to solving a problem

• High level of creativity with the ability to analyze and challenge conventional thinking and norms

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point is a must.

• Coupa skills are a plus.

  • Category Management, Software

    3 weeks ago

    Hartford, United States Albano Systems Full time

    CONTRACT TO HIRE - W2 ONLY - NO VISA TRANSFER - NO THIRD PARTIES Hybrid Role - 3 days onsite in either Hartford, CT or Morristown, NJ SAAS experienced required Category Management, Software Category is responsible and accountable for developing, and executing the category and sourcing strategy for software for the business segments; Marketing, Digital...

  • Category Management, Software

    1 week ago

    Hartford, United States Albano Systems, Inc. Full time

    CONTRACT TO HIRE - W2 ONLY - NO VISA TRANSFER - NO THIRD PARTIESHybrid Role - 3 days onsite in either Hartford, CT or Morristown, NJSAAS experienced requiredCategory Management, Software Category is responsible and accountable for developing, and executing the category and sourcing strategy for software for the business segments; Marketing, Digital...

  • Category Manager

    3 days ago

    Hartford, United States Russell Tobin Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOur client, one of the largest insurance and financial services company based in Connecticut is seeking an Assistant Director - Category Management, Software.This role is responsible and accountable for developing, managing, and executing the category and sourcing strategy for software for the business segments; Marketing,...

  • Enterprise Accounting Software Implementation Consultant

    5 days ago

    Hartford, United States Flexi International Software Full time

    Position: Enterprise Accounting Software Implementation Consultant Position: Enterprise Accounting Software Implementation Consultant Flexi Software, a 30+ year old enterprise software company, has an immediate opening for an Implementation Consultant remote or in our Shelton, CT office. Flexi develops commercial enterprise accounting applications for cloud...

  • Software Quality Assurance Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    West Hartford, United States Belcan Full time

    Software Quality Assurance Engineer Job Number: 348142 Category: Quality Engineering Description: Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Engineer Location: West Hartford, CT Zip Code: 06110 Start Date: Right Away Job Type: Direct Pay Rate: $80k-$100k/salary DoE Schedule: Hybrid Keywords: #QualityAssuranceEngineeringJobs #SoftwareAuditJobs JOB...

  • Software Quality Assurance Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    West Hartford, United States Belcan Full time

    Software Quality Assurance Engineer Job Number: 348142 Category: Quality Engineering Description: Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Engineer Location: West Hartford, CT Zip Code: 06110 Start Date: Right Away Job Type: Direct Pay Rate: $80k-$100k/salary DoE Schedule: Hybrid Keywords: #QualityAssuranceEngineeringJobs #SoftwareAuditJobs JOB...

  • Assistant Property Manager

    1 month ago

    Hartford, United States Pennrose Management Full time

    Overview: Responsible for marketing and leasing assigned property, as well as providing resident services. Develops and implements policies and procedures to effectively manage property under the direction of the Property Manager and Regional Property Manager. **Responsibilities**: - Coordinating leasing events such as open houses, realtor tours, and...

  • Software Development Senior Manager

    7 days ago

    Hartford, United States Oracle Full time

    Oracle Software Development Senior Manager Hartford , Connecticut Apply Now At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) , we act with the speed and attitude of a start-up and with the scale and customer focus of a leading enterprise software company in the world. Values are OCI’s foundation and how we deliver excellence. We strive for equity, inclusion, and...

  • Procurement Contract Manager CT

    1 month ago

    Hartford, United States MassMutual Full time

    Procurement Contract Manager Procurement Team Full-time Springfield, MA, Boston, MA The Opportunity Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you have wide latitude to make impactful decisions? Does the idea of coordinating among business owners, legal, IT and others to develop effective commercial contracts interest you? Do you enjoy a role that...

  • Senior Embedded Software Engineer

    6 days ago

    Hartford, United States Top Prospect Group Full time

    We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior C++ Engineer/Embedded Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded software solutions for our cutting-edge products. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and thrive in a...

  • Property Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Hartford, United States Elderly Housing Management Inc. Full time

    ELDERLY HOUSING MANAGEMENT **Position ** Property Manager **Department** Property Management **Reports To Regional Property Manager & Director of Housing Management** **Classification Exempt** **Job Summary** The Property Manager oversees and is responsible for the administration and physical operations of the property. He/She assures that the rental...

  • Procurement Contract Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Hartford, CT, United States MassMutual Full time

    Procurement Contract Manager Procurement Team Full-time Does the idea of coordinating among business owners, legal, IT and others to develop effective commercial contracts interest you? MassMutual is hiring for an experienced business professional with substantial contract drafting and negotiation experience. This role involves understanding the...

  • Senior Embedded Software Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Hartford, United States Top Prospect Group Full time

    We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior C++ Engineer/Embedded Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded software solutions for our cutting-edge products. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and thrive in a...

  • Senior Embedded Software Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Hartford, United States Top Prospect Group Full time

    We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior C++ Engineer/Embedded Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded software solutions for our cutting-edge products. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and thrive in a...

  • Senior Embedded Software Engineer

    3 days ago

    Hartford, United States Top Prospect Group Full time

    We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior C++ Engineer/Embedded Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded software solutions for our cutting-edge products. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and thrive in a...

  • Senior Embedded Software Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Hartford, United States Top Prospect Group Full time

    We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior C++ Engineer/Embedded Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded software solutions for our cutting-edge products. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and thrive in a...

  • Director, Software Engineering, Enterprise Artificial Intelligence

    7 days ago

    Hartford, United States Travelers Full time

    Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine...

  • Software Engineer II

    7 days ago

    Hartford, United States Travelers Full time

    Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine...

  • Senior Software Developer

    6 days ago

    Hartford, United States Voya Financial Full time

    Together we fight for everyone's opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together - with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone's access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough ... we believe every individual and every community deserves access to...

  • Software Engineer Senior

    6 days ago

    Hartford, Alabama, United States FIS Global Full time

    Position Type : Full time Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired : Bachelor of Computer Engineering Travel Percentage : 0%Job DescriptionAbout FIS We are FIS. Our technology powers the world's economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our...