Procurement Senior Category Lead for IT Software
2 days ago
Penn State University Talent Acquisition is seeking a Senior Category Lead to drive strategic sourcing and vendor management for IT Software across the University.
This role will have University-wide responsibility for creating and implementing category strategies to achieve business objectives and deliver sustainable value.
The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert within a high-performance category buying team, collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement annual and multi-year category plans.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining detailed reporting and analysis of proposals and vendor capabilities, negotiations, and supplier selection
- Analyzing purchasing data, trends, and habits within the category
- Creating and maintaining sustainable partnerships and networks within and outside the University
- Communicating at all levels of the University and with external vendors and stakeholders
Requirements include:
- Extensive knowledge of category, market, and suppliers to drive value and savings for IT Software
- High level of analytical skill to develop and maintain detailed reporting and analysis
- High level of communication skill to create and maintain sustainable partnerships and networks
- Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Penn State University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all its forms.
We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position is $68,300.00 - $102,300.00.
Penn State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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