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Category Leader

Global Technical TalentOakland, CA, United States
$95.00 hourly
Full-time

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid required on-site 35 days per month depending on business needs (Oakland).Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.We are unabl... Show more

Team Leader, Corporate Category Advisory

The Clorox CompanyOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Team Leader, Corporate Category Advisory Services.Clorox is the place that's committed to growth for our people and our brands.Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of ev... Show more

Fitness Manager

HEI Hotels and ResortsBerkeley, CA, United States
Full-time

The Fitness Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and overseeing all fitness programming and operations at the Club, delivering a high-quality, inclusive wellness experience for members o... Show more

Accounting Manager

Adapt Talent LimitedOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Assists in managing the preparation of financial statements for internal and external parties.Oversees month-end close and monthly financial reporting.Manage the preparation of Annual 571 Reporting... Show more

(Agile1)Category Leader, Expert

Abacus Service CorporationOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Join Our Team as a Category Leader in Oakland, CA.Are you an expert in strategic sourcing with a knack for negotiation and supplier management? We are looking for a dynamic Category Leader to join ... Show more

District Manager

WingstopOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

The District Manager provides leadership, oversees the staff, and assists to General Manager in order to achieve short and long-term company objectives.This position is critical to Wingstop Restaur... Show more

Shift Manager

Ghai Mgmt | Burger King | CaliforniaRichmond, California, United States
Full-time

They work directly with team members and operate shifts in.Shift Leader (SL) training path and ServSafe.All levels of Shift Managers, regardless of their level, are responsible.Ensure the restauran... Show more

Assistant Manager

Kumar Management Corp. IIAlbany, California, United States, 94706
Full-time

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp.If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer.Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage a... Show more

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Construction Manager

Delve UndergroundSan Francisco, California, United States, 94105
$131,564.00–$238,550.00 yearly
Full-time
Quick Apply

Delve Underground is a leader in underground and heavy civil engineering serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries.Specializing in tunnel design, we provide practical sol... Show more

(Agile1)Category Leader, Expert

MindlanceOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Top three qualifications or attributes HM will prioritize when reviewing initial resumes: Sourcing life cycle management experience, strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost savings, experi... Show more

Team Leader, Corporate Category Advisory

CloroxOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Team Leader, Corporate Category Advisory Services.Clorox is the place that's committed to growth for our people and our brands.Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of ev... Show more

Incident Manager

Ace StackOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Major Incident management team is a support team established to ensure resolution of major incidents impacting business units.Goal: Accurately identify a major incident, promptly engage technical r... Show more

REMOTE: Sr. Category Manager, Employee Benefits/ Professional Services

Metasys Technologies, Inc.Oakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Location: Hybrid from one of these locations: Berkeley, CA Davis, CA Irvine, CA La Jolla / San Diego, CA Los Angeles, CA Merced, CA Riverside, CA San Francisco, CA Santa Barbara, CA Santa Cruz, CA ... Show more

Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - IT Software, Hardware & Telecom

Rose InternationalOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Job Description Required Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience Preferred Education: Masters Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience Prefe... Show more

AEM Product Manager portfolio Manager

Argyle InfotechAlameda, CA, United States
Full-time

AEM Product Manager/ Portfolio Manager.Location: Alameda, CA 3- 4 days onsite in a week / Can try for non-local Candidate if Candidate is extremely good and available for travel to the client locat... Show more

Assistant Manager

Round Table PizzaOakland, CA, United States
$20.00–$23.00 hourly
Full-time +1

Share Apply Full-time Part-time $20.Round Table Pizza - Immediate Assistant Manager Needed.Are you looking for a fun and rewarding working environment where you can grow and develop your skills? Do... Show more

GENERAL MANAGER

Jack In The BoxBerkeley, CA, United States
Full-time

Restaurant managers are responsible for managing the overall operations of the restaurant and in building strong teams that provide excellent customer service to our guests.You will recruit, select... Show more

HR Manager

First Place for YouthOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Join Our Team At First Place For Youth.Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on ... Show more

General Manager

FirstService ResidentialEmeryville, CA, United States
$135,000.00–$140,000.00 yearly
Full-time +1

Association business is executed in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with Association governing documents, Board policies, FirstService policies and procedures, California civil code, an... Show more

Principal Category Leader

Axelon Services CorporationOakland, CA, United States
Full-time

Conduct and document market research and supplier risk analysis to verify the financial health of existing and potential suppliers.Create and maintain category plans.Develop and review performance ... Show more

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Category Leader

Category Leader

Global Technical TalentOakland, CA, United States
16 days ago
Salary
$95.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Category Leader, Expert

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid required on-site 35 days per month depending on business needs (Oakland)

Contract Details

  • Position Type: Contract
  • Contract Duration: 4 months
  • Pay Rate: $95.00$100.00 / Hour (USD)
  • Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Category Leader, Expert is responsible for developing and managing one or more sourcing spend categories and managing a delegated portion of Tier 1 and 2 Software, Telecom, and hardware contracts. This role develops strategic category plans to optimize cost savings, service excellence, diversity spend, and total cost of ownership for the categories. The Category Leader effectively influences Lines of Business (LOBs), including senior leadership, to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment of sourcing strategies, and works with LOBs to develop, source, and negotiate major contracts. This position plays a key role in the Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 reviews performance data with suppliers; works with suppliers to drive ongoing value discovery
  • Develops and sustains mutually beneficial strategic relationships with Tier 1 and 2 IT software and hardware suppliers
  • Leads cross-functional team through strategic sourcing process and development/execution of negotiation strategies for mid-complexity spend categories
  • Leads the development of category strategies of medium complexity
  • Maintains awareness of industry and market trends through ongoing research
  • Subject matter expert for particular commodities or services

Required Skills

  • 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
  • Ability to apply project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques 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
  • Software, hardware, and/or Telecom sourcing experience
  • Ariba experience
  • Strong negotiation skills

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (required)
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience (desired)
  • ISM Institute for Supply Management CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification (desired)
  • LSS Lean Six Sigma Certification (desired)

Required Experience

  • Experience in supply chain, or related field 7 years minimum

Nice-to-Have Experience

  • Experience in contract management
  • Experience in strategic sourcing 8 years
  • Experience in procurement, or related field 8 years

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

  • Local candidates to the Bay Area/Oakland work location only submit local candidates only
  • Supplier must provide a laptop for the assignment and any other additional equipment needed
  • Personal phone required (no reimbursement); alternatively, MS Teams may be used for calls and meetings
  • With manager prior approval, expenses can be reimbursed if travel is needed for negotiations or team meetings
  • A pre-determined amount for cell and internet can be expensed monthly

About the Client

This client is a major utility and energy organization delivering both natural gas and electric services across northern and central California one of the largest combined energy utilities in the United States, serving approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area. With roughly 25,000 employees, the organization operates complex energy infrastructure including transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities. Professionals across engineering, technology, supply chain, and business functions including supply chain specialists, procurement leaders, systems analysts, and data professionals contribute to safe, reliable energy delivery and an ongoing digital transformation at the heart of California's energy future.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.