Director - management

1 week ago

Conshohocken, United States Cencora Full time

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Job Details

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Vice President of Global Category Management, the Director of Category Management is responsible for managing a team of category/sourcing leads that develop and execute category strategies and facilitate contract relationships with third party suppliers in support of business priorities. This role owns category strategy development and is also responsible for leading others.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinates with sourcing team members to develop and execute category strategies, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings
  • Fosters deep stakeholder relationships by connecting with internal stakeholders and providing regular updates to senior leadership on category performance and initiatives
  • Provides oversight of the specific indirect spend category to sourcing team members, ensuring effective management and alignment with organizational objectives
  • Provides guidance on the negotiation of contracts, establishment of sourcing relationships and management of associate-related programs.
  • Guides the comprehensive analysis of category performance metrics, leveraging data-driven insights to identify strategic opportunities and drive continuous improvement
  • Develops the annual category plan and budget for the specific category, aligning with organizational goals and priorities
  • Supports development of the five-year strategy and long-range plan including achievement of goals
  • Supports corporate initiatives and M&A projects, including due diligence, identification of synergies, and post-acquisition integration
  • Conducts meetings with managed team regularly to discuss progress, address challenges, and foster collaboration across category management functions
  • Evaluates the performance of staff periodically, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development
  • Maintains a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of market trends, emerging technologies, and vendor capabilities within the category to inform strategic decision-making
  • Engages with internal stakeholders regularly to provide updates on category performance, collaborate on sourcing strategies and initiatives, and solicit feedback for improvement
  • Reviews and updates category management policies and procedures to ensure alignment with industry best practices, sustainability, and organizational requirements
  • Identifies opportunities for cost savings and process improvement, driving innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness in procurement operations

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Requires relatable professional experience in indirect categories within a matrixed environment.
  • Educational requirements include a minimum of a bachelor's degree in either supply chain management, business administration or finance.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience, with three (3) of those including supervisory experience.
  • Preferably ten (10) years working within Indirect Procurement.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Strong understanding of procurement metrics, trends, and methodologies
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to communicate with vendor partners, internal customers, associates and senior management
  • Outstanding collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to drive cross functional input on key decisions and influence stakeholders to make decisions that maximize organization versus departmental benefits
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of business principles, processes and technology
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Outstanding critical thinking skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions and prioritization
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Outlook
  • Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment
  • Experience in managing contract development and compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement processes that achieve business objectives, operational efficiency, and internal control effectiveness
  • Outstanding leadership and execution skills; proven history of delivering quality results
  • Willing to travel both domestically and internationally, as required
What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements.

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