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Axalta · 1 day ago

IT Category Manager, Global Procurement

Greater Philadelphia

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Axalta is a leading company in the coatings industry, and they are seeking an IT Category Manager to manage the category portfolio for Software and Cloud services. This role involves developing strategies to optimize company spending, negotiating with vendors, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on procurement strategies.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and implement IT category strategies to optimize company spend and drive business efficiencies

Build strong relationships with the internal IT business partners to understand the global spend and identify opportunities to increase quality and improve value for money

Plan and execute effective negotiation strategies and competitive processes with vendors to best position the company for success, including financial analysis and business needs assessment

Lead contract negotiations with major vendors for Software and Cloud services

Develop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors and product innovations

Excellent understanding of IT protocols and guidelines

Act as a trusted advisor to relevant stakeholders (e.g. Business, IT) to ensure alignment on strategy, support needed, and timing of best deals and outcomes for Axalta

Collaborate with IT stakeholders on strategic planning efforts in support of both IT and company-wide objectives (e.g. RFPs to be launched in the following year, renewal negotiation timing depending on complexity, and net new initiatives/projects)

Collaborate with Axalta matrix partners (e.g. Legal, Information Security, Privacy) to ensure best deals and outcomes are realized by Axalta in compliance with Axalta policies while mitigating any related risks

Own accountability of categories assigned that leverage Axalta as the source in tooling contracts to track savings and competitive events as the source of truth

Partner with peers in the IT Procurement team and across Procurement to ensure cohesion

Qualification

IT software procurementContract negotiationSAPAriba Procurement toolingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain management, or equivalent field required

Minimum of 7-10 years IT software procurement background inclusive of contract negotiation and red-lining experience (e.g. master agreements, statements of work, orders)

Demonstrated success negotiating both large enterprise software agreements (e.g., SAP, Microsoft, Workday, ServiceNow) and niche software contracts

Customer-centric attitude with prior success integrating services with stakeholders and aligning strategies

Exceptional written, communication and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others at all levels of the organization

Proven planning, organizational, analytical, and financial skills

Strong understanding of Procurement and Supply Chain best practices

Credible, respected, and respectful to company members and suppliers at all levels

Confidence amidst ambiguity navigating across a dynamic environment to meet critical milestones and deliverables

Self-starter and able to work independently

Preferred

MBA preferred

Experience with Ariba Procurement tooling a plus

Company

Axalta

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Axalta provides performance coatings for a wide range of industrial applications; light vehicle and commercial vehicle coatings for original equipment manufacturers; and refinish surface preparation and coating systems for body shops globally.

Founded in 1866

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees