IT Category Manager

6 months ago

Richmond, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Duties

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) currently has a talented and diverse workforce, but we are always looking to expand and grow. We are seeking an IT Category Manager to provides leadership and program management to develop, implement, and manage strategic and operational initiatives for the IT Hardware category (and may include other categories, as assigned). This position will devise a category strategy that will maximize the Commonwealth’s purchasing power and value of IT statewide contracts that benefit state agencies and other public bodies in a category of $200M+ annual spend. Areas of focus include strategic planning; contract management; serving as a key stakeholder in hardware sourcing projects; leading complex supplier negotiations; supplier relationship management; industry engagement; customer engagement; communications; training; and change management.

The selected must be innovative and solution-oriented to address complex IT issues. Must have strong analytical skills to create data-driven business strategies. Be able to identify opportunities for cost-savings and leverage Commonwealth spending to obtain best value. This position identifies process efficiencies, increases the utilization of statewide IT contracts across executive branch and public bodies by communicating value to customers. Utilizes contract management and sales reporting systems to effectively manage contracts. Experience managing all aspects of a large enterprise program is needed. Industry-specific experience in the hardware sector to understand the pricing strategies and negotiation tactics of the market is needed. Ability to communicate within levels of an organization, including senior executives.

This is a new position within the Supply Chain Management division and requires a self-starter who will take initiative to contribute to the development of a new category management program.

Minimum Qualifications

Significant experience in various aspects of category management (i.e. strategic planning, complex negotiation, contract management, supplier relationship management, industry engagement, customer engagement, communications, training).

Experience in independently managing an IT hardware program.

Strong analytical skills.

Experience in communications, training, relationship development, and change management.

Possesses working knowledge of hardware industry.

Ability to self-start and work independently.

Additional Considerations

Industry-specific experience in the hardware sector.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Email: ov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

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