REMOTE Procurement Indirect Category Manager

Procurement Technology Category Manager
Tysons, Virginia REMOTE
Perm Role

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Procurement Indirect Category Manager will develop and maintain an effective view of our indirect categories, including Marketing & Sales, Legal, Facilities, Station Operations, Corporate, as well as Telecom, Broadcast Technology, and Information Technology spend.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Accomplish results through the management of cross-functional Business Unit professional teams and departments.
• Assume responsibility for end results of allocated workstreams; contribute to planning and policy within assigned areas.
• Integrate subject matter expertise and industry knowledge within a defined area.
• Contribute to the development of standards and operating practices.
• Plan and lead category projects, programs, and strategic initiatives related to Telecom, Broadcast Technology, and Information Technology spend.
• Administer and support, as needed, all ad hoc sales calls and scheduling of single-use and full-time services across the enterprise footprint.
• Manage all indirect category spend databases.
• Manage services, vendor relationships, and contracts that flow through the department via Operations, Sales, or customer requests.
• Provide indirect category quotes, conduct price negotiations, and complete order requests.
• Maintains reports on all sourcing requests, including:
         o Initial quotes
         o Inquiries
         o Business cases
         o Completed contracts
         o Supplier discontinuations
• Maintains a working knowledge of facilities within the enterprise footprint.
• Travels occasionally between U.S.-based facilities as needed.
• Maintains rigor and thoroughness using best-in-class sourcing and procurement methodologies, including:
        o Seven-step strategic sourcing process
        o Baselining analysis
        o Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis

WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THIS ROLE
• 3–6 years of category management experience (including Marketing & Sales, Legal, Facilities, Corporate) within a procurement or strategic sourcing function.
• Experience leading a category team to drive savings, optimize the supply base, and achieve measurable results.
• Demonstrated success achieving cost reductions through target setting and execution for more than $15 million in category spend.
• Procurement project management experience.

Preferred Experience
• More than 6 years of category management experience in indirect categories (including Marketing & Sales, Legal, Facilities, Corporate, and other assigned categories) within a procurement or strategic sourcing function.
• Experience managing Telecom, Broadcast Technology, Hardware, Software, and Services categories.
• Experience leading a category team to drive savings, optimize the supply base, and achieve results.
• Demonstrated achievement of cost reduction targets across $10 million to $90 million in category spend.
• 5–10 years of procurement project management experience.

Skills, Education, and Certifications Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance, plus an MBA.
• More than 10 years of experience working with a technology or broadcast company.