Lead Category Manager Meetings

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Oracle Full time
Job Description

Oracle is seeking a highly motivated Lead Category Manager to oversee the Meetings & Events (M&E) category for the US region. This role will focus on supplier management, contract negotiation, cost savings, and ensuring the highest quality and value from Oracle's M&E suppliers, including hotels, event agencies, venues, and conference centers.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in consolidating and negotiating regional supplier agreements, driving cost-saving initiatives, and managing procurement projects for large-scale events. As part of the Global Indirect Procurement Services team, the Lead Category Manager will ensure alignment with Oracle's global procurement objectives, fostering strong supplier relationships, optimizing spend, and ensuring the success of events and meeting services worldwide, with an emphasis on the US region.

This is a strategic role requiring advanced project management, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, category management, or event management, with a proven track record of managing large, complex procurement projects and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the sourcing strategy for the Meetings & Events category, including the consolidation and negotiation of supplier agreements across regions.
  • Maintain strong relationships with M&E suppliers, ensuring the best quality at the best value.
  • Lead high-value contract negotiations with M&E suppliers, ensuring compliance with Oracle's legal and procurement policies.
  • Oversee complex M&E procurement initiatives, ensuring seamless execution of large events and alignment with business needs.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of global spending trends within the M&E category, identifying opportunities for cost savings and proposing strategies for process efficiencies.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders, including the events, marketing, and operations teams, to provide procurement support and ensure event success.
Requirements:
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement, category management, or event management, ideally within the hotel industry, event agencies, or logistics/marketing companies.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to conduct spend analysis and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
  • Proven experience in managing large, complex procurement projects and supplier relationships.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a virtual, global team.
About Us

Oracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, using tomorrow's technology to tackle today's problems. We're committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency.

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