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TDS Telecommunications LLC · 5 hours ago

Category Manager I

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$72K/yr - $118K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional sourcing teams; prepare and develop requests (RF – X) and scoring models; perform vendor analysis; develop service level agreements (SLA); and manage associated sourcing projects.

Obtain and maintain thorough knowledge of products & services within category area(s) of focus, supplier's processes and industry trends and practices.

Perform moderate analysis of category, spend, financial and industry data to identify sourcing, as well as cost- savings and reduction opportunities through collaboration with clients and stakeholders to meet or exceed cost saving targets.

Negotiation of mutually beneficial purchasing agreements.

Build and maintain relationships with internal clients and key stakeholders, such as Operations, Legal, Accounting and Finance by identifying and addressing purchasing/contracting needs. Present sourcing opportunities to build internal support among clients and stakeholders.

Qualification

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Sourcing experienceProcurement experienceSupply chain knowledgeCategory managementStrategic sourcingERP experienceSAP proficiencyContract ManagementData analysisProject managementCPSM certificationPMP certificationSix Sigma certificationE-Sourcing SystemsTelecommunications knowledgeWindows proficiencyMS Office proficiency

Required

Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience.

3+ years' sourcing or procurement experience.

Preferred

Legal and/or Information Technology experience/acumen is preferred.

CPSM, PMP or Six Sigma certification a plus.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of supply chain, category management, strategic sourcing, negotiations and contracting concepts.

Successful experience or demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage projects and achieve project goals; identify opportunities through data and financial analysis, risk assessment and process review; and negotiate purchasing agreements a plus.

Knowledge of, and experience with, ERP (particularly SAP), Contract Management and E-Sourcing Systems.

Working knowledge of e-procurement initiatives and technologies is a plus.

Knowledge of the telecommunications or wireless industry is beneficial.

Proficiency with Windows and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours)

Sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates)

Seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday

Paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment)

Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage

Education Assistance

Company

TDS Telecommunications LLC

Glassdoor

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TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to nearly 1,000 rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities across the U.S.

Founded in 1969

Madison, WI

1,001-5,000 employees