Category Leader, Senior

6 days ago


Oakland, United States Rose International Full time

TOP THINGS:

Seeking one Contingent Worker with core competency supporting software renewals and negotiations

Seeking one Contingent Worker with core competency negotiating and processing IT service contracts

Ariba, MS Teams, Outlook, MS Word, PowerBI familiarity

Skilled negotiators, can think independently (no recipe followers)

Familiarity with Utility space is a plus but not required

Education Minimum:

Bachelor’s Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience

Education Desired:

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience

License/Certification Desired:

ISM-Institute for Supply Management CPSM-Certified Professional in Supply Management certification

LSS-Lean Six Sigma Certification

Experience Minimum:

Experience in supply chain, or related, 5 years

Experience Desired:

Experience in procurement, or related, 6 years

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions as needed to perform at the job level

Ability to apply contract processes and procedures and relevant contracts and licensing - for example ESC, IBEW, tort, contract law - as needed to perform at the job level

Ability to work independently with limited oversight

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products - for example Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access - as needed to perform at the job level

Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals

Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of the trade, occupation, or role as needed to perform at the job level

Knowledge of database and information systems - for example SCADA, EMS, OMT, OIS, SAP, ERP, COSO, Teradata, COBIT, Question Mark - as needed to perform at the job level

Responsibilities:

Manages top tier suppliers Maintains awareness of industry and market trends through ongoing research

Leads the development of category strategies of low to medium complexity

Leads cross-functional team through strategic sourcing process and development/execution of negotiation strategies for low to medium complexity spend categories

Develops and review performance data with suppliers. Works with suppliers to drive ongoing value discovery

Conducts and documents market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers

Creates and maintains category plans Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with tier 1 and 2 suppliers

Develops and manages one or more sourcing spend categories and manages all Tier 1 contracts associated with the category(ies)

Develops strategic category plans to optimize cost savings, service excellence, diversity spend and total cost of ownership for the categories

Effectively influences LOBs, including senior leadership, to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment of sourcing strategies

Works with Line of Business (LOB) to develop, source and negotiate major contracts

Plays a key role in Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:

For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:

For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).



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