Category Manager, Indirect Sourcing (Technology)

Overview

THE ROLE:
The primary responsibility of this position is to implement sourcing strategies and supplier management strategies for Technology suppliers to reduce costs without compromising quality. The Category Manager – Indirect Sourcing will be responsible for global category analysis, leading the RFx process, and negotiating contracts with suppliers. The individual will be responsible for strategic sourcing, negotiations, and management of major global contracts for the company. This position will support the management of high complex categories by analyzing reporting and research, maintaining database information, and executing tasks and projects in an efficient and timely manner.

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

• Indirect responsibility for high-complexity category: Technology and potential for other categories
• Implement sourcing strategies as advised from management in the Technology category that results in a balanced competitive advantage.
• Perform high complexity negotiations
• Perform sophisticated analysis for proposed pricing
• Provide input on negotiation and sourcing strategies.
• Ability to lead cross functional team through the procurement process
• Track, monitor, analyze and report pricing to cross functional departments
• Maintain sourcing database(s) to ensure reporting is accurate; review and analyze reporting
• Strong influencing and networking skills as the organization relies on working with teams across borders
• Good and up to date knowledge of the Technology category
• Strong ability to analyze data and present solutions present up
• Manage full lifecycle of contracts for assigned programs of work and key suppliers
• Conduct periodic market analysis of rates and other commercial terms
• Negotiate new agreements and SOWs in support of key sourcing areas
• Ability to take data analysis and build a strong business case for Sr. Management based on Total Cost of Ownership
• Expeditiously resolve the needs of the customer and support supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance to company purchasing/procurement policies and procedures.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Effectively communicates ideas in written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical skills
• Effectively build a pipeline of deals and develop the appropriate resourcing plans.
• Advanced computer skills
• Ability multi-task various projects and achieve timely results by effectively and efficiently prioritizing tasks and projects
• Must be results oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Intermediate project management skills
• Team player with ability to work with associates from other regions
• Able to project authority in group settings
• Ability to express personal point of view in a constructive and direct manner

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, consulting, vendor management, contracts, and/or procurement
• 5+ years experience in depth experience of contracts and working in the Technology category

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
• CPM / CPSM certified or equivalent or SME experience required

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US Benefits Statement

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the . (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed . Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.