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Compass Group USA · 5 days ago

CATEGORY MANAGER-REMOTE

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Compass Technology is a dedicated internal team for Compass Group delivering enterprise-wide initiatives that support diverse customer bases and enhance business operations. The manager of the Corporate Technology Category Management will support building effective technology vendor partnerships and managing vendor relationships and performance in support of the Compass Technology Group.

AdviceFood and BeverageHospitalityProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support building effective technology vendor partnerships, sourcing & procurement, contract development, negotiation, and compliance in support of the Compass Technology Group

Manage vendor relationships and performance, risk assessments, facilitating support escalations, commercial and contractual negotiations, compliance, and helping various organizational stakeholders connect with assigned vendors as needed

Support strategy development in line with department and organizational goals

Management of objectives and deliverables in accordance with company policy and budgets

Provide support for strategic objectives and overall priorities

Hold 3rd party vendors accountable for commercial and contractual compliance

Maintain integrity and confidentiality of information

Assimilate a diverse set of data points into a cohesive picture

Adopt a service-oriented collaborative approach to customer and peer relationships

Work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group

Commit to quality and results

Drive continuous improvement mindset

Build trust through consistency, accuracy, and transparency

Use data to support decisions and drive measurable outcomes

Contribute ideas that improve efficiency and customer experience

Qualification

Vendor managementContract negotiationRelationship managementTechnology experienceBusiness acumenAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Successful 3rd party vendor management experience, performance tracking and analysis

Strong relationship management skills

Minimum 5 years of relevant technology and/or business experience

BA/BS Degree in technology, business, or a qualitative field

Strong business / commercial and financial acumen

Excellent written, verbal communication

Good presentation skills

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Effective organization, planning, problem solving, and analytical skills

Preferred

Experience with Corporate department technology (Point of Sale, Payments, Vending solutions, etc.) a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Company

Compass Group USA

Glassdoor3.5

Compass Group is redefining the food and facility services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next.

Founded in 1994

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.compassgroupcareers.com

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