RICOH COLOMBIA · 6 days ago
Category Manager, Indirect Procurement
Exton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRicoh is an integrated solutions provider that empowers digital workplaces and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. The Indirect Procurement Category Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing and procurement activities across various indirect spend categories, partnering with business units to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and drive cost savings.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives
Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities
Lead RFPs, RFIs, and contract negotiations for assigned categories
Monitor contract repository and support renewals or terminations
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Drive continuous improvement and innovation through supplier collaboration
Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure alignment
Provide guidance on procurement best practices and policy compliance
Act as a trusted advisor to business units on sourcing decisions
Identify and assess opportunities, develop business cases, and present recommendations to leadership
Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver measurable value
Track and report on category performance, savings, and risk mitigation
Ensure total cost of ownership (TCO) is considered in sourcing decisions
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
Mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planning and supplier diversification
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline
5+ years of professional experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, pricing analysis, or commodity management
Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
Proficiency in procurement tools and systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
Results-oriented with a focus on value creation
Ability to influence across functions and levels
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to manage categories and business relationships to create value and minimize risk
Expert knowledge of sourcing activities including market analysis, RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations
Understanding of Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supplier Diversity, and Strategic Sourcing functions including Procure-to-Pay
Ability to perform complex financial analysis of supplier data and organizational spend
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive change
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Advanced negotiating and influencing skills
Customer service orientation with the ability to build productive relationships with internal stakeholders
Preferred
Experience in a matrixed or global organization is a plus
Benefits
Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.
Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually
Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.
Company
RICOH COLOMBIA
Ricoh es una compañía global de información y tecnología construyendo sobre la base de nuestro legado de innovación en un nuevo mundo del trabajo.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase