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Computacenter · 3 weeks ago

Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

Norcross, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Computacenter is a leading independent technology partner, trusted by large corporate and public sector organizations. The Category Manager for Indirect Procurement will manage all indirect spend for the business in North America, overseeing procurement processes, building supplier relationships, and driving strategic initiatives to achieve targeted savings.

CRMHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Driving strategic initiatives to achieve our global procurement strategy and targeted savings

Ensuring our procurement policy guidelines and best procurement practices are applied throughout our business in North America

Overseeing the end to end procurement process including strategic sourcing, category management, RFP, RFI, tendering

Build and develop relationships with business stakeholders at all levels across the group

Build and maintain key performance targets to measure supplier performance

Continually analyze supplier spend determine best options and make recommendations by evaluating total cost and quality of indirect goods and services

Streamline current supplier base and a preferred supplier list

Oversee strategic supplier sourcing and build mutual beneficial relationships with suppliers

Facilitate resolution of supplier performance issues

Monitor our supply chain to mitigate any potential risk to Computacenter

Promote collaboration within the global indirect procurement teams

Keep up to date with purchasing trends and associated legislation and apply these as appropriate

Qualification

Procurement operationsStrategic sourcingContract managementData analyticsProcurement software (SRM/Ariba/SAP)Emotional intelligenceNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or MCIPS qualified or equivalent procurement qualifications

A minimum of 10 years' experience in procurement operations, sourcing, negotiations, contract management

Experience in supporting procurement globalization, and experience in supporting international procurement projects

Strong strategic, organizational, and communication skills

Excellent people skills and a high level of emotional intelligence

Excellent data analytic capabilities and advanced proficiency in Excel

Proven ability of analyzing and resolving complex problems quickly to drive performance improvement

Experience using procurement software SRM/ Ariba/SAP

Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and engagement skills

Preferred

Previous experience in leading and managing procurement team (desirable)

Benefits

Competitive compensation plans

Attractive mix of benefit plans to contribute to your good health, future financial security, and peace of mind

Company

Computacenter

Glassdoor3.8

Computacenter is an IT services company that provides infrastructure, digital transformation, consulting, and managed services.

Founded in 1981

Hatfield, Hertford, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.computacenter.com

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